Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain

Korean Academy of Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine (대한안면통증구강내과학회)
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Comparative Analysis of Salivary Cortisol in Young Adult Patients with Temporomandibular Disorders

  • Chan-Young, Cheon (Department of Dentistry, Graduate School, Chosun University) ;
  • Hyun-Jeong, Park (Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Chosun University) ;
  • Ji-Won, Ryu (Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Chosun University) ;
  • Jong-Mo, Ahn (Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Chosun University)
  • Received : 2022.10.22
  • Accepted : 2022.11.16
  • Published : 2022.12.30
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Abstract

Purpose: The goal of this study was to investigate the causative factors related to the stress of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) by evaluating salivary cortisol concentration in young adult TMD patients and control groups. Methods: Saliva was obtained from 32 young adult TMDs patients and 34 control patients without a history of TMDs who visited Chosun University Dental Hospital between June 1 and August 31, 2021. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was conducted to measure the salivary cortisol concentration. Results: The salivary cortisol concentration in the TMD patient group and the control group differed significant significantly (p<0.05). The salivary cortisol concentration according to the duration of the clinical symptom of TMD differed significantly difference between the two groups in the male. The salivary cortisol concentration according to perceived stress level differed significantly in the mild and moderate groups (p<0.05). There was no significant difference in salivary cortisol concentration between the two groups related to bruxism or clenching (p>0.05). Conclusions: The salivary cortisol concentration in the TMD patient group and the control group showed statistical relevance, indicating that stress was a causative factor.

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This study was supported (in part) by research funds from Education and Cultural Foundation of College of Dentistry, Chosun University, 2021.

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