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    Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology
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    Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction was linked to longer sick leave durations in male Finnish shipyard workers. Dental neglect did not explain this association, suggesting TMJ dysfunction may contribute to increased work absences.

    Area of Science:

    • Occupational health
    • Dental medicine
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction is a prevalent condition.
    • The relationship between TMJ dysfunction and work-related factors like sick leave is not fully understood.
    • Previous research has not extensively explored the impact of dental health neglect on TMJ dysfunction and sick leave.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the association between clinically diagnosed TMJ dysfunction and the length of sick leave.
    • To determine if neglect of dental care, including untreated caries and irregular dental visits, explains the observed association.
    • To assess the prevalence of TMJ dysfunction and its symptomatic treatment in the studied population.

    Main Methods:

    • A study was conducted on a sample of 599 male Finnish shipyard workers.

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  • Workers were assessed for clinically diagnosed TMJ dysfunction.
  • Data on the length of sick leaves, untreated caries, and regularity of dental care were collected and compared between groups with and without TMJ dysfunction.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant association was found between the presence of TMJ dysfunction and longer sick leave durations.
    • No significant differences in the amount of untreated caries or the regularity of dental care were observed between the TMJ orthofunction and dysfunction groups.
    • TMJ dysfunction was found to be common in the population studied and often managed only symptomatically.

    Conclusions:

    • TMJ dysfunction is significantly associated with increased sick leave in male shipyard workers.
    • Dental health status, including caries and regular care, does not appear to be a confounding factor in this association.
    • TMJ dysfunction may be a contributing factor to increased work absenteeism, highlighting the need for effective management strategies.