International Clinical and Medical Case Reports Journal (ISSN: 2832-5788) | Volume 5, Issue 4 | Research Article | Open Access
Dr. Pinku Dahiya (PT)*
Dr. Pinku Dahiya (PT)1*, Dr. Neha (PT)2 , Dr. Ravina Kalyan (PT)3
1PG Scholar, Department of Physiotherapy, Gurugram University, Gurugram
2Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, RPIIT, Bastara, Karnal
3Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, RPIIT, Bastara, Karnal
*Correspondence to: Dr. Pinku Dahiya (PT)
Fulltext PDFPurpose: TMD (temporomandibular joint dysfunction) is a complex condition characterised by pain, crepitus, and limited movement. It can be caused by imbalanced activity, muscular spasms, or overuse of the jaw muscles. The role of PT in TMD treatment was discovered to be unknown among Haryana dentists. As a result, the study sought to determine if dentists were aware of physiotherapy care of TMD.Method: A total of 65 dentists participated in this cross-sectional study. The information was gathered in Haryana, India. A self-prepared validated questionnaire and a consent form were utilised. The data was statistically analysed, and descriptive analysis using pie charts and bar graphs was completed.Results: Physiotherapy was considered by 89 % of dentists in our survey as a treatment option for TMD. Fewer dentists were aware that physiotherapy aids in strengthening jaw muscular strength and coordination, whereas a greater proportion were aware that physiotherapy aids in pain treatment, relaxation, stiffness minimization, and restoration of normal mobility and function.
Conclusions: According to the findings of our study, even though a high majority of dentists who responded to the survey were aware of the benefits of PT in treating persons with TMD. As a result, dentists must be educated about the role of physiotherapy in the treatment of TMD patients in order to encourage them to send their patients to physiotherapists. PTs, on the other hand, must work closely with dentists when treating patients with TMD.
Temporomandibular joint disorders; Dentists; Physiotherapy; Awareness
Pinku Dahiya (PT), Neha (PT), Ravina Kalyan (PT). Determine the Level of Awareness and Current Practices for TMJ Dysfunction among Dentists in Haryana: A Cross-Sectional Study. Int Clinc Med Case Rep Jour. 2026;5(4):1-13.