Prevalence of Depression in Temporomandibular Joint Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Study
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2019, Vol 18, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) causes a problem in chewing system which is comprised of the temporomandibular joint and soft tissue around it. Aim: The present study aimed to explore the relationship of Depression and Quality of Life in patients with Temporomandibular Joint Disorders. Methodology: This is the cross-sectional study which included all consecutive patient with TMD, reported in the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery with a duration of 3 months and 30 age-sex match healthy controls. Both the groups were assessed with the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS) and Quality of Life Index (WHOQOL-100). Results: We observed that the mean age of the patients was 36.83 year, females (73.3%) and rural population (56.7%) were more affected. Among clinical presentations pain (100%) was the most common followed by midline deviation (80%). About 36.7% of patients were found to be mildly depressed. The duration of illness and HAMD, GHQ 12 were found to be positively correlated while the correlation of WHOQOL was not statistically significant. Conclusion: We can conclude that TMDs is a chronic disorder, which is more common in the female population. In the management of TMDs every patient should be screened for the depressive symptoms and managed accordingly.
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Rubia Siddiqui, G. S. Hashmi, Mahboobul Hasan Ansari
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