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The Association between Temporomandibular Dysfunctions and Combat Sports

Objectives Temporomandibular disorders have high prevalence in general population. Data about temporomandibular disorders among different types of contact sports athletes are scarce. The objective of this study was to analyze association between self-reported temporomandibular dysfunctions and combat sports training. Methods This study included 57 participants who were trained/training combat sports. Twenty four participants were practicing boxing, 12 mixed martial arts, 11 kickboxing, and 10 participants were practicing other types of combat sports. All participants filled out the online questionnaire which was sent to different combat sports clubs in Croatia, which forwarded the questionnaire to its club members. Results Eighteen participants responded that they had previous temporomandibular joint trauma, 29 had not, while 10 was not sure about past temporomandibular joint trauma during sports practicing. Thirty-three participants experienced pain in temporomandibular joint during or after sports practicing. Forty-two participants reported previous pain at opening/closing of the mouth during or after sports practicing. Twenty-nine participants experienced muscle tenderness associated with opening and closing of the mouth during or after sports practicing. Sixteen participants had limited mouth opening during or after sports practicing. Sixteen participants associated disc dislocation and/or crepitus in temporomandibular joint with previous trauma during combat sports training. Conclusions Almost every participant experienced some symptom or sign of the temporomandibular dysfunctions. Combat sports training could have its influence on the temporomandibular joint health. More frequent visits to the dentists of the combat sports athletes could be recommended.

sport ; temporomandibular disorders

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