Development and Validation of a Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs) Adherence Questionnaire

This intervention includes a standardized conservative treatment protocol for TMDs, comprising splint therapy and a structured counseling program. The counseling covers education on diagnosis, medication adherence, dietary modifications, posture and behavior correction, sleep hygiene, parafunctional habit avoidance, physiotherapy exercises, pain and stress management, and importance of follow-up visits. Patients receive individualized instructions and monitoring as part of their routine clinical care. Adherence to these components is measured after 6 months of treatment using a validated adherence questionnaire.