چكيده لاتين :
Despite numerous studies on the prevalence of temporomandibular
joint disorders (TMJDs) in adults, those performed in
children are limited. This study determined the prevalence of
TMJDs in 9-12-year-old Kermanian boy students living in
Southeast of Iran. 240 boy students selected by randomized
method and studied through a descriptive cross-sectional epidemiologic
survey including interviews and physical examinations.
Overall, 11.7% of the boys had TMJDs, 1.7% limitation
in mouth opening and 5.4% deviation on jaw opening. Attention
to temporomandibular joint disorders in children is necessary
by preschool examination in order to prevent their progress
in later stages of life
