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Association of Temporomandibular Disorder Symptoms with Physical Fitness among Finnish Conscripts

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  • Ossi Miettinen

    (Research Unit of Oral Health Sciences, University of Oulu, P.O. Box 5281, 90014 Oulu, Finland)

  • Antti Kämppi

    (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 41, 00014 Helsinki, Finland)

  • Tarja Tanner

    (Research Unit of Oral Health Sciences, University of Oulu, P.O. Box 5281, 90014 Oulu, Finland
    Medical Research Center Oulu (MRC Oulu), Oulu University Hospital, P.O. Box 5281, 90014 Oulu, Finland)

  • Vuokko Anttonen

    (Research Unit of Oral Health Sciences, University of Oulu, P.O. Box 5281, 90014 Oulu, Finland
    Medical Research Center Oulu (MRC Oulu), Oulu University Hospital, P.O. Box 5281, 90014 Oulu, Finland)

  • Pertti Patinen

    (Centre for Military Medicine, Finnish Defense Forces, P.O. Box 10, 11311 Riihimäki, Finland)

  • Jari Päkkilä

    (Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Oulu, P.O. Box 3000, 90014 Oulu, Finland)

  • Leo Tjäderhane

    (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 41, 00014 Helsinki, Finland
    Helsinki University Hospital, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 41, 00014 Helsinki, Finland)

  • Kirsi Sipilä

    (Research Unit of Oral Health Sciences, University of Oulu, P.O. Box 5281, 90014 Oulu, Finland
    Medical Research Center Oulu (MRC Oulu), Oulu University Hospital, P.O. Box 5281, 90014 Oulu, Finland)

Abstract

Studies on the role of physical fitness, physical activity and obesity as risk factors for temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are scarce. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the association of TMD symptoms with physical fitness, physical activity and body mass index (BMI) among Finnish conscripts. The study sample consisted of 8685 Finnish conscripts. Data on self-reported TMD symptoms were used as outcome variables. Physical activity (questionnaire), physical fitness (measured with physical tests: Cooper test, push-ups, sit-ups and standing long jump) and body mass index (BMI) were used as explanatory variables. The associations between TMD symptoms and explanatory variables were evaluated using Chi-squared test and logistic regression analysis. The prevalence of all TMD symptoms was significantly higher among those who exercised more rarely than weekly. Pain-related TMD symptoms were also significantly more frequent among those who were overweight (BMI ≥ 25). Poor push-up results and overweight (BMI ≥ 25) were significantly associated with jaw pain and TMJ pain at jaw rest. The present study showed that good physical fitness may be a protective factor against TMD pain. Dentists should also be prepared to motivate TMD patients to physical activity and regular exercise as part of the treatment.

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  • Ossi Miettinen & Antti Kämppi & Tarja Tanner & Vuokko Anttonen & Pertti Patinen & Jari Päkkilä & Leo Tjäderhane & Kirsi Sipilä, 2021. "Association of Temporomandibular Disorder Symptoms with Physical Fitness among Finnish Conscripts," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(6), pages 1-10, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:6:p:3032-:d:517619
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    1. So Young Kim & Dae Myoung Yoo & Soo-Hwan Byun & Chanyang Min & Ji Hee Kim & Mi Jung Kwon & Joo-Hee Kim & Hyo Geun Choi, 2021. "Association between Temporomandibular Joint Disorder and Weight Changes: A Longitudinal Follow-Up Study Using a National Health Screening Cohort," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(22), pages 1-10, November.

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