Temporomandibular disorders among adult patients: Relationship with personality traits and other factors

The study found that TMDs were highly prevalent among adult patients. TMDs were significantly related to female gender and low education level. The participants with arthritis and sleep disorders demonstrated significantly increased severity of TMDs. Neuroticism was significantly correlated with the severity of TMDs. On the other hand, agreeableness and conscientiousness were negatively correlated with TMDs and emerged as protective predictors against TMDs. Adult patients should be screened for TMDs and personality traits, and multidisciplinary treatment plans involving treatments for TMDs and psychological support should be tailored for them.