Generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) is an increase of joints mobility over accepted norms. Many authors include GJH to etiologic factors of temporomandibular disorders (TMD).
Aim: The aim of the study was to verify if there is an association between GJH and TMD.
Material and methods: Study was performed on 126 subjects (95 females and 31 males) aged 12-46 years. In order to find signs and symptoms of TMD Polish version of RDC/TMD questionnaire was used. GJH was assessed using Beighton's scale. Using r-Pearson's correlation an association between GHJ and TMD signs and symptoms was verified.
Results: No statistically significant association between TMD sings and symptoms and GJH was found.
Conclusions: Presence of GJH is not associated with TMD signs and symptoms (in group of young adults).
Keywords: generalized joint hypermobility; orofacial pain; temporomandibular joint; tempromandibular disorders.
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