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Oct 2026
Environmental noise pollution and its association with temporomandibular joint disorders, malocclusion, and bruxism: A Comparative cross-sectional study of adults in high-traffic and low- traffic areas
Background Chronic environmental noise exposure is a recognized public health concern linked to stress-mediated physiological responses, yet its specific impact on temporomandibular disorders (TMD), bruxism, and malocclusion remains poorly investigated. Objectives To compare the prevalence of TMD, malocclusion, and bru...
A. Alshehri, AbdulKhaliq Alshadidi, L. Aldosari et al.
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