Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
ANNALS OF CLINICAL AND ANALYTICAL MEDICINE, cilt.16, sa.1, ss.41-46, 2025 (ESCI)
Introduction: The continuity of the kinetic chain, stomatognathic functions and Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) are interrelated, but the relationship between them and core stabilization has yet to be known. To investigate the relationship between TMD, forward head posture, tongue strength, and endurance with core stabilization. Material and Methods: This study was conducted on university students aged 18-31. In the evaluation were used that; "Fonseca Anamnestic Index (FAI)" for TMD, "Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders Examination Form" for pain-free maximum mouth opening (MMO), presence of sound in temporomandibular joint movements, and palpation parameters of the temporomandibular joint and surrounding muscles, "Craniovertebral Angle (CVA)" for forward head posture, "Iowa Oral Performance Instrument" for tongue strength and endurance, "Trunk Flexor Endurance Test and Biering Sorenson Test" for static endurance of the core muscles, and "Sit-ups Test and Modified Push-ups Test" for dynamic endurance of the core muscles. Results: Seventy university students (mean age=20.77 +/- 2.22 years) participated in the study. There was a difference between participants with/without TMD in terms of gender, pain-free MMO, tongue endurance, CVA, and FAI (p<0.05). CVA for FAI (p=0.004), CVA, tongue endurance for the Sit-ups Test (p=0.001, p=0.044 respectively), and tongue endurance for the Modified Push-up Test (p=0.012) were statistically significant predictors. Discussion: There was no direct relationship between TMD and core stabilization. The performance of global core muscles decreased with the increase in TMDrelated forward head posture and a decrease in tongue endurance. Evaluating individuals with TMD holistically may be necessary for successful rehabilitation.