Relationship between temporomandibular disorders and head posture

Abstract

Introduction: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are defined as a collective term that encompasses a large number of clinical problems. Current studies report that the prevalence of TMD is significantly higher in women. Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between forward head posture (CAP) and the TMDs in women, for it involved 28 females, aged between 18 and 26 years. Methods: Data were interpreted using the software AutoCAD ® 2007 to determine whether there is a CAP among the students. These data were correlated with responses obtained through a questionnaire. Statistical analysis consisted in applying the product-moment correlation of Pearson. Results: There was a correlation between the TMDs and myogenic arthrogenous source with the CAP. Conclusion: The CAP may be related to the development of TMD.