The goal of this observational study is to assess patient adherence to splint therapy and behavioral counseling among individuals diagnosed with TMDs. The study uses a newly developed bilingual (Arabic and English) questionnaire to evaluate adherence behaviors. The main question it aims to answer is: How consistently do TMDs patients follow conservative treatment protocols, including splint use and counseling recommendations? Participants who are already receiving splint therapy and counseling as part of their standard care will complete the questionnaire to help researchers validate the tool and understand adherence patterns. Last updated on June 20, 2025.
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Content Validity of the Adherence Questionnaire
Timeframe: Preceding patient data collection (before pilot phase)
Internal Consistency of the Adherence Questionnaire
Timeframe: Baseline (after 6 months of treatment)