Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction in Sjögren's Syndrome

Pamukkale University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Sjogren Syndrome

Treatments: Diagnostic Test: Temporomandibular Joint Function

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07248306

Pamukkale U

Pamukkale University

Details and patient eligibility

About

Study Purpose The purpose of this observational study is to determine the prevalence of temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) in individuals diagnosed with Sjögren's syndrome and to examine the relationship between disease activity and TMD.

The main question to be answered is: Is TMD more common in individuals with Sjögren's syndrome, and is there a relationship between disease activity and TMD?

Method Participants diagnosed with Sjögren's syndrome will be evaluated. The prevalence and severity of TMD will be examined along with mouth opening, head posture, and oral health parameters.

Enrollment: 27 patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 18 to 65 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

-Inclusion Criteria Individuals between 18 and 65 years of age. Must have a confirmed diagnosis of Sjögren's Syndrome. Must possess the mental capacity and education to understand the significance of the research.

Must be volunteers willing to participate in the study.

-Exclusion Criteria Incomplete questionnaires/scales. History of orthodontic treatment within the last six months. Presence of neurological or cognitive deficit. Patients with a history of pathology related to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and associated structures prior to the diagnosis of Sjögren's Syndrome.

Trial design

27 participants in 1 patient group

Group I

Description:

patients with primary Sjögren syndrome (pSS)

Treatment:

Diagnostic Test: Temporomandibular Joint Function