Abstract

The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to investigate relationships between anxiety (a psychological health determinant), as a risk factor, and TMD. This study was conducted in summer and fall of 2018 on 100 law students of Islamic Azad University of Bandar-e- Anzali, Iran. In order to investigate signs and symptoms of TMD, its severity and the degree of disability, the Fonseca questionnaire and for assessing apparent and hidden anxiety, Spielberger questionnaire were used. For analyzing the data Kolmogorov-Smirnov test and Pearson correlation coefficients were applied. The mean scores of hidden and apparent anxiety were 46.37 and 47.30. According to Fonseca questionnaire, most of the people were mildly disturbed by disorder (43%). There was no significant relationship between apparent anxiety and TMD (p <0.646) and There was a positive and significant relationship between hidden anxiety and TMD (p <0.012). The mean score of severity of temporomandibular disorder was 36.12 and most of the people were mildly disturbed by it (43%). According to the Fonseca questionnaire there was a positive and significant relationship between hidden anxiety and TMD (p <0.012) . Based on the results it should be noticed that, most patients with TMJ problems, apart from dental treatments, should reduce their mental stress otherwise treatment will not be effective.

Keywords: hidden anxiety, apparent anxiety, total anxiety, temporomandibular disorders.

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