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[Temporomandibular joint sounds: a psychological problem?]
1Vakgroep Sociale Tandheelkunde en Voorlichtingskunde, Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam (ACTA), Louwesweg 1, 1066 EA Amsterdam.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Psychological factors do not cause temporomandibular joint sounds. Instead, they influence how individuals report these symptoms, especially when relying on self-assessments rather than objective measurements.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Audiology
- Behavioral Medicine
Context:
- Temporomandibular joint sounds (TJS) are common, but their association with psychological variables is debated.
- Previous research often relies on self-reported symptoms, potentially confounding results.
- Objective measurement methods are crucial for understanding the true relationship between psychological factors and TJS.
Purpose:
- To investigate the role of psychological variables in the etiology and presentation of temporomandibular joint sounds.
- To differentiate between the actual presence of TJS and the reporting of TJS.
- To propose a theoretical model explaining symptom reporting.
Summary:
- Psychological differences in individuals with TJS are likely an artifact of self-reporting, not a direct cause.
- Objective measurements reveal no substantial psychological differences in individuals with TJS.
- A new theory explains TJS reporting based on attention and interpretation, with good predictive power.
Impact:
- Highlights the importance of objective measurements in TJS research.
- Suggests psychological factors primarily influence symptom reporting rather than causation.
- Provides a framework for understanding and potentially managing TJS reporting.