Affective relationships as predictors of TMD symptoms in young adults

Abstract Introduction Orofacial pain is a critical TMD symptom that can influence physical and social capacity. Objective To evaluate the association of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) symptoms with affective relationships demographic variables in young adults. Material method A cross-sectional study involving 395 adults was developed. Diagnostic Criteria for TMD, anxiety, depression were collected from questionnaires. The Dental Health Component Index Orthodontic Treatment Need measures orthodontic treatment need. Questionnaires also contained questions related to previous treatment. Logistic regression models adjusted, estimating crude odds ratio 95% confidence intervals. p<0.20 analyses assessed multiple logistic model, remaining p≤0.10. Result There no significant sex, age, medication use pain, treatment, need, (p>0.05). Individuals without an relationship are 1.78 (95%CI: 0.99-3.17) times more likely report symptoms. Conclusion Affective showed