Comparison of the effect of psychological stress on the temporomandibular joint and the knee joint (Experimental Study)

Background: The persistent stresses of modern life have a serious negative impact on the psychological wellbeing of a considerable number of the current population. Nowadays, many researchers reported a positive correlation between psychological stress (PS) and TMD. However, a proven causative relationship is difficult to be justified on clinical basis. Thus, we designed an experimental model that compares the effect of psychological stress on two discrete joints