Abstract

Aims: Evaluation of correlation between forward head posture and Temporomandibular joint dysfunction. Settings and Design: It is an observational study. Methods and Material: Image J Software, Plastic Scale (Ruler), Measure tape, Data collection form, Consent form Statistical analysis used: Spearman’s correlation coefficient was used to find the correlations of: a.FHP with Mouth Opening, b.FHP with Left deviation of TMJ, c.FHP with Right deviation of TMJ, c.FHP with Protrusion of TMJ. Results: This study shows that there is moderate correlation between forward head posture and mouth deviation in all side. Conclusions: The finding suggests that, there is significant correlation of FHP and TMD. Further, the outcome revealed that TMD was seen in young adults aged between 20 years to 30 years, compared to older age groups. Moreover, among total of 50 individuals, 60% were Females. Our study supports the all previous article stating the moderate to modest correlation. Limitation of the study: The individuals were not divided in different groups according to their complaint of TMD. So, the conclusion can be generalized to large group of patients. Key Messages: The present study was conducted to assess correlation of FHP with TMD. The findings suggests that, there is significant correlation of FHP and TMD. Further, the outcome revealed that TMD was seen in young adults aged between 20 years to 30 years, compared to older age groups. Moreover, among total of 50 individuals, 60% were females. Hence, in this study we found that younger individuals are more affected with TMD compared to older individuals, especially Females.

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