Evaluation of temporomandibular disorder symptoms and bruxism tendency in females with endometriosis: a cross-sectional case-control study
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Aims: To compare temporomandibular disorder (TMD)-related clinical signs and symptoms, masticatory muscle tenderness, and self-reported bruxism in females with endometriosis and healthy controls with a comparable age distribution.Methods: This cross-sectional case-control study included 28 females aged 24-50 years with a confirmed diagnosis of endometriosis for at least 6 months and 28 healthy controls with a comparable age distribution. All participants underwent a standardized clinical examination of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and masticatory muscles. Pain intensity was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Maximum interincisal opening (MIO), TMJ sounds, laterotrusive movements, and mandibular deviation/deflection were also evaluated.Results: No significant differences were observed between the groups regarding MIO, maximum pain-free interincisal opening (MIO2), right and left laterotrusive movements, TMJ sounds, or mandibular deviation and deflection during mouth opening (all p>0.05). However, TMJ pain scores were significantly higher in females with endometriosis than in healthy controls (p
Institution: Marmara University
Language: English
Subfield: Oral Surgery
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7224031243