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

Authors

  • Azkya Patria Nawawi Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani, Indonesia
  • Mutiara Sukma Suntana Department of Dental Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani, Indonesia
  • Baiq Febyana Hidayah Amanda Undergraduate Program, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46862/interdental.v21i3.12815

Keywords:

Forward head posture, game online, temporomandibular disorder

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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2025-12-28

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Nawawi AP, Suntana MS, Amanda BFH. The Relationship Between Body Posture and Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) in Online Game Players in Cimahi. interdental [Internet]. 2025 Dec. 28 [cited 2025 Dec. 28];21(3):457-62. Available from: https://e-journal.unmas.ac.id/index.php/interdental/article/view/12815

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