Fonseca anamnestic index and temporomandibular disorder analysis

Abstract

Aim: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) have frequently been encountered in the general population over past years. It is aimed to evaluate the preŞence of the TMD using the Fonseca Anamnestic Index (FAI).Material and Methods: Individuals included in the study were aged 18 and over without known TMD, who applied to the prosthodontics clinic. The study included 120 volunteers, 61 male (50.98%) and 59 female (46.93%) participants. The mean age was 48.91 +/- 18.3 years. Intraoral findings and the preŞence/severity of TMDs of participants were evaluated with the FAI. The data from intraoral findings were collected and analyzed using descriptive statistical methods. The significance was evaluated at p<0.05 and p<0.001 levels.Results: TMD was not observed in 43.33% (n=52) of the participants. Mild TMD was detected in 43.33% (n=52) of patients, moderate TMD in 8.33% (n=10), and severe TMD in 4.99% (n=6). While there was no significant difference between TMD severity levels and age (p=0.238), there was a significant relationship with gender (p=0.01). No correlation was found between FAI score and age (r=-0.078; p<0.40). While no pathological findings were preŞent in 33.3% of patients, tooth wear was the most common intraoral finding (50.83%). A significant relationship was found between the preŞence of linea alba and TMD severity (p=0.001).Discussion: FAI is a trustworthy diagnostic tool in clinical practice, which should be preferred to detect the severity of early stage TMD-related symptoms in individuals.