Interdental Jurnal Kedokteran Gigi (IJKG)
Vol. 21 No. 3 (2025): Interdental Jurnal Kedokteran Gigi (IJKG)

The Relationship Between Body Posture and Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) in Online Game Players in Cimahi

Nawawi, Azkya Patria (Unknown)
Suntana, Mutiara Sukma (Unknown)
Amanda, Baiq Febyana Hidayah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Dec 2025

Abstract

Introduction: Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) is a musculoskeletal disorder that involves the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and masticatory muscles, with symptoms such as pain, clicking sounds, and limited jaw movement. The etiology of TMD was multifactorial, one of which was Forward Head Posture (FHP), often triggered by poor body posture due to prolonged sitting, as in online gamers. This study aimed to determine the relationship between body posture (FHP) and Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) in online gamers in Cimahi. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on online gamers in the Cimahi area using consecutive sampling techniques, resulting in 35 online gamers who met the inclusion criteria. The Subjects were asked to complete the FAI questionnaire to assess TMD, and CVA measurements were taken to evaluate the FHP. Results and Discussions: A total of 51.4% of subjects were identified as experiencing mild TMD, and 54.3% had mild FHP. Spearman’s correlation test yielded p = 0.449 (p > 0.05), indicating no significant difference. Conclusions: Online gamers with a CVA ≤ 50, indicating mild FHP, were also identified as experiencing mild TMD.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

interdental

Publisher

Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Dentistry Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

Description

Interdental Journal is a scientific published and supported by Faculty of Dentistry Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar and published Three Times a year. The submission process opens throughout the year. All submitted manuscript will be screened with double-blind peer review and editorial decision ...