The incidence of forceps delivery among patients with TMJ problems: A Preliminary study

Gary L. Clayman, Jerold S. Goldberg

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Abstract

This article describes a preliminary study in which an attempt was made to investigate the relationship between obstetric extractions (forceps deliveries) and the incidence of temporomandibular joint problems. Two hundred and nineteen patients complaining of TMJ disorders were evaluated and compared to a control group of one hundred and eight normal subjects. Statistical analysis of the data obtained from this study showed a relationship between forceps deliveries and temporomandibular joint problems, subject to some qualifying considerations. It is hoped that these findings will be further examined by other investigators.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)46-50
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Craniomandibular Practice
Volume2
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1983

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Otorhinolaryngology

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