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Document Type : Article In Journal 
Document Title :
Association between temporo mandibular disorders and oral parafunctions in Saudi children.
Association between temporo mandibular disorders and oral parafunctions in Saudi children.
 
Document Language : English 
Abstract : The purpose of the present investigation was to determine the relationship between oral parafunctions and the development of temporomandibualr disorders (TMD). A group of 1,976 children aged 3-15 years old, were randomly selected and underwent an examination that consisted of palpation and assessment of the temporomandibular joints and associated muscles for tenderness and joint sounds. Maximum vertical opening and deviation during jaw opening were also recorded. The parents were requested to complete a questionnaire contained questions regarding symptoms of TMD and history of oral parafunctions. Results showed significant correlations between cheek biting, nail biting, bruxism, thumb sucking and most of TMD signs and symptoms. The results of the study support the concept that oral parafunctions have a significant role in the aetiology of TMD and should be tackled by the paediatric dentists to minimise their effects on the stomatological system. 
ISSN : 0 
Journal Name : Odonto-Stomatologie Tropicale 
Volume : 106 
Issue Number : 1 
Publishing Year : 2004 AH
2004 AD 
Article Type : Article 
Added Date : Sunday, June 22, 2008 

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Researcher Name (Arabic)Researcher Name (English)Researcher TypeDr GradeEmail
نجلاء العموديAlAmodi, Najla ResearcherDoctoratenalamoudi@kau.edu.sa
رباب فتيحFeteih, Rabab ResearcherDoctoraterfeteih@kau.edu.sa
نجاة فارسيFarsi, Najat InvestigatorDoctoratenfarsi@kau.edu.sa

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