Analysis of risk factors and interactions for pain in temporomandibular disorder: A cross‐sectional study
Yang Yang,
Li‐li Xu,
Sha‐sha Liu
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundRisk factors for temporomandibular disorder (TMD) pain remain unclear.ObjectivesThis study aimed to identify risk factors for TMD pain using a biopsychosocial model and to investigate interactions between potential risk factors—oral behaviours (OBs), psychological factors and sleep quality—and their direct and indirect effects on TMD pain.MethodsThis was a cross‐sectional study of 488 patients with TMDs (422 women; 30.8 ± 9.4 years). Pain was assessed using the Numerical Rating Scale. Demographic, be… Show more
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