Temporomandibular Joint Function, Oral Habits and Pain Complaints of Pregnant Women

Determination of Temporomandibular Joint Function, Oral Habits and Pain Complaints of Pregnant Women: a Cross-Sectional Case-Control Study

The aim of this study is to examine the temporomandibular joint functions, oral habits and pain complaints of pregnant women. .

When looking at the literature, it is seen that physiological and hormonal changes that occur in pregnant women affect the musculoskeletal system and pain threshold of women. These changes seen in pregnant women and their psychological levels throughout the process also contribute negatively to the process.Due to the insufficiency of studies examining temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems and oral habits in pregnant women and the contradictory results in existing studies, it is seen that new studies are needed.

Inclusion Criteria (Pregnancy women):

• Being between the ages of 18-45,
• At least primary school graduate,
• Able to speak and understand Turkish,
• Women diagnosed with pregnancy by USG,
• Singleton pregnancy,
• Agreeing to participate in the study voluntarily.

Exclusion Criteria (Pregnancy women):

• Those with any systemic disease concerning the musculoskeletal system,
• Women with any type of disability,
• Having communication problems,
• Multiple pregnancy,
• Refusing to participate in the study.

Inclusion Criteria (Non-Pregnancy women):

• Being between the ages of 18-45,
• At least primary school graduate,
• Able to speak and understand Turkish,
• Agreeing to participate in the study voluntarily.

Exclusion Criteria (Non-Pregnancy women):

• Those with any systemic disease concerning the musculoskeletal system,
• Women with any type of disability,
• Having communication problems,
• Refusing to participate in the study.