Radiographic measurement of the cervical spine in patients with temporomandibular dysfunction

Influence of the presence of Temporomandibular Disorders on postural balance in the elderly

“…Most studies have centered mainly on the relationship of the position of the head and the cervical spine by means of angular measures in patients with TMD (6,9,(22)(23)(24) , and did not objectively quantify parameters related to mechanisms of postural balance, such as COP measures and velocity, which are regarded today as the two most accurate and reliable variables to quantify balance deficits (11,25) . These measures were addressed in the present study and support the reliability of the results observed by the authors for the population under study.…”

“…The relationship between head posture, cervical posture, the stomatognathic system, and TMD has been widely studied and discussed. Patients with TMD present more alterations in the head position and in the cervical spine than patients without TMD (6) . Farias et al (6) compared the craniocervical posture between patients with and without TMD within the age bracket of 18 and 30 years.…”

“…Patients with TMD present more alterations in the head position and in the cervical spine than patients without TMD (6) . Farias et al (6) compared the craniocervical posture between patients with and without TMD within the age bracket of 18 and 30 years. The diagnosis of TMD was based on the RDC (Research Dental Criteria) questionnaire, associated with a report of the symptoms by the patients, whereas radiographic exams afforded the evaluation of the cervical region.…”

Influence of temporomandibular joint disc displacement on craniocervical posture and hyoid bone position

“…Although the effects of TMD on craniocervical posture and hyoid bone position have been investigated, the results remain controversial. Several studies have reported an association between TMD and craniocervical posture, [12][13][14][15][16] but others do not support the connection between TMD and craniocervical posture or hyoid bone position. [17][18][19][20] The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships between TMJ disc displacement and craniocervical posture, and between TMJ disc displacement and hyoid bone position, using MRI.…”

Evaluation of validity and reliability of a methodology for measuring human postural attitude and its relation to temporomandibular joint disorders

“…Common symptoms are pain in the orofacial region, restricted jaw movement and sounds originating in the temporomandibular joint. (3,4) Influential factors in the aetiology of TMJDs are psychological, (5) neuromuscular (6) and anatomical. (7,8) Body posture has been described as a causal or risk factor that is often omitted.…”