Incidence of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Among South Valley University Students

Mobark, Mohamed Mahmoud; Mohamed, Altieb Abdelarazek; Temerek, Ahmed Talaat; Ragab, Radwa Hydar; Mohammed, Moataz Khaled; Elshazly, Ahmoud; Mohamed, Ahmed Bastawy

doi:10.21608/aadj.2025.354410.1203

Incidence of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Among South Valley University Students

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ general surgery, faculty of medicine, south valley university, Qena, Egypt

² oral maxillofacial surgery, faculty of oral and dental medicine ..south valley university, qena, egypt

³ Associate Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt

⁴ Department of Oral and Max illofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, South Valley Uni versity, Qena, Egypt

⁵ Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine South Valley University in Qena Egypt

10.21608/aadj.2025.354410.1203

Abstract

Aim: Our study examined TMD prevalence in South Valley University students
(SVU). The TMD incidence among students from different faculties was also examined
to identify TMD risk groups. Subjects and methods: We obtained data concerning
TMD symptoms and potential risk factors through custom questionnaires, and
statistical analyses were performed utilizing SPSS. Results: We sampled 280 South
Valley University students. A total of 133 male and 147 female students aged 18–23
participated. There were 120 (42.9%) medical students and 160 (57.1%) non-medical
students. Helkimo’s study index was 3,35, indicating mild TMD. Medical students had
a slightly higher Helkimo’s index (3.53) than non-medical students (3.23). Clinching,
bruxism, and stress were higher among non-medical students than medical students.
Medical students have lower life satisfaction (78.3%) than non-medical students
(90.6%). Medical students (30%) had greater sleeping difficulties than non-medical
students (20%(.It was noted that females have higher TMD than males Occlusion was
74% class 1, 21% class 2, and 5% class 3. About 50% of students in this study have had
dental treatment, extraction, surgical, or endo. Conclusion: TMD signs and symptoms
are present in the non-patient population, raising concerns over potential misdiagnosis.
More research with bigger sample numbers is needed to raise awareness of TMD and
aid early intervention.

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