Reliability of the Beighton Hypermobility Index to determinate the general joint laxity performed by dentists.

Unlabelled: The findings in the literature concerning an association between general joint laxity (GJL) and temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are inconsistent. Both differences in study designs and the lack of information about the precision of GJL measurements may be contributing to this inconsistency.

Aim: The aim of this study was thus to investigate the reliability (the inter-rater and intra-rater test-retest reliability and internal consistency) of GJL measurements taken by dentists in a general dental practice setting.