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This study aimed to explore how age and gender influence TMJ vibration characteristics, hypothesizing that these factors may affect diagnostic accuracy in TMJ evaluations. Methods: This cross-sectional study includes 251 participants (143 females and 108 males) aged 10 to 30 years. TMJ evaluation used JVA to assess range of motion, integral values, and frequency distributions over and under 300 Hz. Participants with a history of TMJ disorders or significant maxillofacial trauma were excluded. Statistical analysis was conducted using employing Kolmogorov\u2013Smirnov tests for data distribution, Kruskal\u2013Wallis test for group comparisons, and Pearson correlation test for variable relationships. Results: Significant gender differences in range of motion (ROM) were observed, with males exhibiting higher values (p = 0.005). Age notably influenced vibration frequencies, particularly in total integral values (TIL and TIR) and frequency distributions around 300 Hz, suggesting links to degenerative changes. Females showed more pronounced age-related effects on vibration parameters. However, gender did not greatly affect vibration characteristics across all frequency bands, indicating that other factors also impact TMJ function. Conclusions: Age and gender significantly influence TMJ vibrations and the interpretation of JVA in clinical settings. 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