TY - JOUR T1 - Prevalence of temporomandibular dysfunction in a group of scuba divers JF - British Journal of Sports Medicine JO - Br J Sports Med SP - 69 LP - 73 DO - 10.1136/bjsm.2003.005025 VL - 38 IS - 1 AU - R D Aldridge AU - M R Fenlon Y1 - 2004/02/01 UR - http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/38/1/69.abstract N2 - Background: Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) has been reported to be a common problem in divers, with a prevalence of up to 68%. No evidence for this is available. Objective: To investigate the prevalence of TMD in divers. Method: Sixty three subjects were asked to retrospectively complete a questionnaire on symptoms of TMD after diving in warm and cold water areas and in daily life. Results: The prevalence of TMD was greater in female divers. The prevalence of TMD while diving was about 26%, comparable to that experienced in daily life. Conclusion: Improvements in mouthpiece design and lighter demand valves mean that TMD is now probably exacerbated by diving rather than caused by it. ER -