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[Temporomandibular joint sounds: a psychological problem?].

R J Spruijt1, K B Wabeke

  • 1Vakgroep Sociale Tandheelkunde en Voorlichtingskunde, Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam (ACTA), Louwesweg 1, 1066 EA Amsterdam.

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
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.

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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.

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  • 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.