[Correlation between generalized joint laxity and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders]. / Zwiazek miedzy wystepowaniem uogólnionej wiotkosci stawowej oraz zaburzen czynnosciowych ukladu ruchowego narzadu zucia.

UNLABELLED: Generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) is an increase of joints mobility over accepted norms. Many authors include GJH to etiologic factors of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). AIM: The aim of the study was to verify if there is an association between GJH and TMD. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Study was performed on 126 subjects (95 females and 31 males) aged 12-46 years. In order to find signs and symptoms of TMD Polish version of RDC/TMD questionnaire was used. GJH was assessed using Beighton's scale. Using r-Pearson's correlation an association between GHJ and TMD signs and symptoms was verified. RESULTS: No statistically significant association between TMD sings and symptoms and GJH was found. CONCLUSIONS: Presence of GJH is not associated with TMD signs and symptoms (in group of young adults).