Influence of Occupational and Personal Factors on Temporomandibular Joint Disorders in the North Gujarat Population - A Cross Sectional Study

A short questionnaire base study Abstract: Background: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are among the most prevalent and painful musculoskeletal conditions involving symptoms like jaw pain, limited mouth opening, joint noises, and mandibular deviation. TMD prevalence varies across populations. Psychological distress, including anxiety, depression, occupational hazards, sleep disturbances and pain has been consistently associated with TMD. Emerging evidence from prospective research suggests that psychological distress may not only accompany but also precede the development of TMD, indicating its potential role as a key risk factor. This study aims to assess the influence of occupational and personal factors in TMD development and persistence in different age groups. Total 200 patients were assessed using a preformed questionnaire through Google Form consisting of 22 questions regarding their demographic information and related to their work and stress. All the participants were selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The results showed a strong association (p<0.05) between occupation, working hours, and sleeping hours in different age groups, with the 21-30 yrs age group being the most affected group associated with TMD symptoms.