Publication: Trismus among Preclinical Students in a Medical College: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
| creativeworkseries.issn | JNMA Print ISSN: 0028-2715; Online ISSN: 1815-672X | |
| dc.contributor.author | Tiwari, Nripendra | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-11-04T09:23:40Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-11-04T09:23:40Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2022 | |
| dc.description | Nripendra Tiwari Department of Anatomy, Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal | |
| dc.description.abstract | Abstract Introduction: Trismus is a condition of reduced mouth opening due to tonic constrictions of the muscles of mastication. Trismus greatly affects health-related quality of life and thus daily life activities. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of trismus among preclinical students in a medical college at a tertiary care teaching hospital. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in a medical college from 10th July 2021 to 10th December 2021 for a period of five months. Ethical clearance was obtained from the Institutional Research Committee (Reference number: 0311202004). A total of 315 preclinical students studying at a medical college were included in the current study. Convenience sampling method was used. Point estimate and 99% Confidence Interval were calculated. Results: Among 315 students, trismus was seen in 14 (4.44%) (1.45-7.43, 95% Confidence Interval) . The clicking sound on the right side of the temporomandibular joint was found to be in 6 (42.86%), on the left side was 5 (35.71%) and that of both sides of the temporomandibular joint was 1 (7.14%) among the 14 students with trismus. The mean maximal interincisal mouth opening was found to be 33.4±0.46 mm in students having trismus. Conclusions: The prevalence of trismus was found to be similar to the other studies performed in similar settings among preclinical students in a medical college. Awareness on mouth opening exercises and timely management can help reduce trismus. | |
| dc.identifier | https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.7900 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14572/3046 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | |
| dc.publisher | Nepal Medical Association | |
| dc.subject | Prevalence | |
| dc.subject | Temporomandibular joint | |
| dc.subject | Trismus | |
| dc.title | Trismus among Preclinical Students in a Medical College: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study | |
| dc.type | Article | |
| dspace.entity.type | Publication | |
| local.article.type | Original Article | |
| oaire.citation.endPage | 942 | |
| oaire.citation.startPage | 939 | |
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