PREVALENCE OF SUBJECTIVE AND OBJECTIVE FACTORS IN PATIENTS WITH TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS

Rugilė Nedzinskaitė, Ieva Perednytė Abstract Aim and objectives: the aim of this work is to investigate prevalence of subjective and objective factors in patients with TMJ disorders. Material and methods: this investigation is a part of a prospective study which was started in autumn of 2018. The investigation was performed in Hospital of Lithu­anian University…

The Comparison Of The Approach Towards An Orthodontic Treatment Between Orthodontic Patients And Their Parents/ Guardians

Donata Petronytė, Giedrė Trakinienė Abstract Purpose. The goal of this research was to evaluate a parental approach of the orthodontic patients to an orthodontic treatment. Methods. An anonymous questionnaire between the orthodontic patients’ parents and guardians was conducted at Orthodontic Clinic of Kaunas Clinic. The study involved 229 respondents (mean age 39.48 ± 6.84 yr),…

Prevalence Of Oral Breathing And Other Deleterious Oral Habits Among Preschool-Age Children

Marija Borisovaitė, Kristina Lopatienė Abstract Purpose: To record the prevalence of oral breathing and other deleterious oral habits among preschool-age children. Methods: Parents of 334 preschool-age children were anonymously examined by giving the questionnaire to fill out. They were explained the purpose of the survey, a consent to use the information was received. Results: 334…