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  • Signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders and Oral Parafunctions in urban Saudi arabian adolescents: a research report
    Head & face medicine, 2006
    Co-Authors: Rabab M. Feteih
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    Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and Oral Parafunction habits among Saudi adolescents in the permanent dentition stage.

  • Signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders and Oral Parafunctions in urban Saudi arabian adolescents: a research report
    Head & Face Medicine, 2006
    Co-Authors: Rabab M. Feteih
    Abstract:

    Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and Oral Parafunction habits among Saudi adolescents in the permanent dentition stage. Methods A total of 385 (230 females and 155 males) school children age 12–16, completed a questionnaire and were examined clinically. A stratified selection technique was used for schools allocation. Results The results showed that 21.3% of the subjects exhibited at least one sign of TMD and females were generally more affected than males. Joint sounds were the most prevalent sign (13.5%) followed by restricted opening (4.7%) and opening deviation (3.9%). The amplitude of mouth opening, overbite taken into consideration, was 46.5 mm and 50.2 mm in females and males respectively. TMJ pain and muscle tenderness were rare (0.5%). Reported symptoms were 33%, headache being the most frequent symptom 22%, followed by pain during chewing 14% and hearing TMJ noises 8.7%. Difficulty during jaw opening and jaw locking were rare. Lip/cheek biting was the most common Parafunction habit (41%) with females significantly more than males, followed by nail biting (29%). Bruxism and thumb sucking were only 7.4% and 7.8% respectively. Conclusion The prevalence of TMD signs were 21.3% with joint sounds being the most prevalent sign. While TMD symptoms were found to be 33% as, with headache being the most prevalent. Among the Oral Parafunctions, lip/cheek biting was the most prevalent 41% followed by nail biting 29%.

  • Signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders and Oral Parafunctions in urban Saudi arabian adolescents: a research report
    2006
    Co-Authors: Rabab M. Feteih
    Abstract:

    which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and Oral Parafunction habits among Saudi adolescents in the permanent dentition stage. Methods: A total of 385 (230 females and 155 males) school children age 12–16, completed a questionnaire and were examined clinically. A stratified selection technique was used for schools allocation. Results: The results showed that 21.3 % of the subjects exhibited at least one sign of TMD and females were generally more affected than males. Joint sounds were the most prevalent sign (13.5%) followed by restricted opening (4.7%) and opening deviation (3.9%). The amplitude of mouth opening, overbite taken into consideration, was 46.5 mm and 50.2 mm in females and males respectively. TMJ pain and muscle tenderness were rare (0.5%). Reported symptoms were 33%, headache being the most frequent symptom 22%, followed by pain during chewing 14 % and hearing TMJ noises 8.7%. Difficulty during jaw opening and jaw locking were rare. Lip/cheek biting was th

Ana Maria Toniolo Da Silva - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Relação entre bruxismo e o grau de sintomatologia de disfunção temporomandibular
    Revista CEFAC, 2010
    Co-Authors: Cíntia Corrêa Blini, Marcela Forgiarini Morisso, Geovana De Paula Bolzan, Ana Maria Toniolo Da Silva
    Abstract:

    PURPOSE: to check the occurrence of bruxism in female gender adult subject, with temporomandibular jaw dysfunction and its association with the level of temporomandibular symptoms. METHODS: 28 women, with ages between 19 and 56 years, who had temporomandibular jaw dysfunction and had not been submitted to a preview treatment, made part of this study. All subjects answered a questionnaire written by Fonseca et al (1994) entitled Anamnesic Index, that enabled us to classify temporomandibular jaw symptoms level and also to check the symptoms of this Oral Parafunction behaviOral bruxism; the subjects were submitted an odontological evaluation, that was composed by an exam of masticatory muscles, though the digital touch in the Oral and extra-Oral muscles, examination in the temporomandibular joint and a teeth examination. The results were analyzed in a descriptive form, and in order to check the relationship between the severity level of temporomandibular dysfunction with the bruxism occurrence Independent Square-Qui test and the Fisher test were used with a statistic significance of 5%. RESULTS: it was observed the parafuntional habit was presented in 50% of the cases with temporomandibular dysfunction. It wasn't possible a relationship between bruxism and the level of symptoms in temporomandibular jaw dysfunction, by Anamnesic Index. CONCLUSION: the results of this study suggest that subjects with symptoms of temporomandibular jaw dysfunction must be asked and evaluated about bruxism, regardless of the level of temporomandibular dysfunction. Besides this, it is important to investigate the diagnosis and the treatment of bruxism also in patients without temporomandibular jaw dysfunction in order to prevent development of lesions in the temporomandibular joints and the other structures of the stomatognatic system.

  • Relação entre bruxismo e o grau de sintomatologia de disfunção temporomandibular The relationship between the bruxism and the severity of symptoms in the temporomandibular disorder
    CEFAC Saúde e Educação, 2010
    Co-Authors: Cíntia Corrêa Blini, Marcela Forgiarini Morisso, Geovana De Paula Bolzan, Ana Maria Toniolo Da Silva
    Abstract:

    OBJETIVO: verificar a ocorrência de bruxismo em sujeitos adultos do sexo feminino com queixa de disfunção temporomandibular e sua relação com o grau de sintomatologia da disfunção. MÉTODOS: participaram deste estudo 28 mulheres na faixa etária de 19 a 56 anos, que apresentavam sintomas de disfunção temporomandibular e que não haviam realizado tratamento anterior. Todas responderam o questionário de Índice Anamnésico proposto por Fonseca et al (1994), o qual possibilita a classificação do grau de sintomatologia de disfunção temporomandibular e verificação da queixa do hábito parafuncional bruxismo; e realizaram uma avaliação odontológica, constituída de exame da musculatura mastigatória, por meio de palpação digital intra e extra-Oral, inspeção das articulações temporomandibulares e exame dental. Os resultados foram analisados descritivamente e, para verificar a relação entre o grau de severidade da disfunção temporomandibular com a ocorrência de bruxismo, foram realizados o Teste de Independência do Qui-quadrado e o Teste Exato de Fisher, ambos ao nível de significância de 5%. RESULTADOS: verificou-se que o bruxismo esteve presente em 50% dos casos de disfunção temporomandibular. Não houve relação entre o bruxismo e o grau de sintomatologia de disfunção temporomandibular, estabelecido pelo Índice Anamnésico. CONCLUSÃO: os resultados deste estudo sugerem que sujeitos com sintomas de disfunção temporomandibular devem ser questionados e avaliados quanto à presença de bruxismo, independentemente do grau de sintomatologia da disfunção. Assim como deve ser realizado diagnóstico e tratamento do bruxismo em sujeitos assintomáticos de disfunção temporomandibular como forma de prevenir o desenvolvimento de lesões nas articulações temporomandibulares e demais estruturas do sistema estomatognático.PURPOSE: to check the occurrence of bruxism in female gender adult subject, with temporomandibular jaw dysfunction and its association with the level of temporomandibular symptoms. METHODS: 28 women, with ages between 19 and 56 years, who had temporomandibular jaw dysfunction and had not been submitted to a preview treatment, made part of this study. All subjects answered a questionnaire written by Fonseca et al (1994) entitled Anamnesic Index, that enabled us to classify temporomandibular jaw symptoms level and also to check the symptoms of this Oral Parafunction behaviOral bruxism; the subjects were submitted an odontological evaluation, that was composed by an exam of masticatory muscles, though the digital touch in the Oral and extra-Oral muscles, examination in the temporomandibular joint and a teeth examination. The results were analyzed in a descriptive form, and in order to check the relationship between the severity level of temporomandibular dysfunction with the bruxism occurrence Independent Square-Qui test and the Fisher test were used with a statistic significance of 5%. RESULTS: it was observed the parafuntional habit was presented in 50% of the cases with temporomandibular dysfunction. It wasn't possible a relationship between bruxism and the level of symptoms in temporomandibular jaw dysfunction, by Anamnesic Index. CONCLUSION: the results of this study suggest that subjects with symptoms of temporomandibular jaw dysfunction must be asked and evaluated about bruxism, regardless of the level of temporomandibular dysfunction. Besides this, it is important to investigate the diagnosis and the treatment of bruxism also in patients without temporomandibular jaw dysfunction in order to prevent development of lesions in the temporomandibular joints and the other structures of the stomatognatic system

  • The relationship between the bruxism and the severity of symptoms in the temporomandibular disorder
    'FapUNIFESP (SciELO)', 2010
    Co-Authors: Blini, Cíntia Corrêa, Morisso, Marcela Forgiarini, Bolzan, Geovana De Paula, Ana Maria Toniolo Da Silva
    Abstract:

    PURPOSE: to check the occurrence of bruxism in female gender adult subject, with temporomandibular jaw dysfunction and its association with the level of temporomandibular symptoms. METHODS: 28 women, with ages between 19 and 56 years, who had temporomandibular jaw dysfunction and had not been submitted to a preview treatment, made part of this study. All subjects answered a questionnaire written by Fonseca et al (1994) entitled Anamnesic Index, that enabled us to classify temporomandibular jaw symptoms level and also to check the symptoms of this Oral Parafunction behaviOral bruxism; the subjects were submitted an odontological evaluation, that was composed by an exam of masticatory muscles, though the digital touch in the Oral and extra-Oral muscles, examination in the temporomandibular joint and a teeth examination. The results were analyzed in a descriptive form, and in order to check the relationship between the severity level of temporomandibular dysfunction with the bruxism occurrence Independent Square-Qui test and the Fisher test were used with a statistic significance of 5%. RESULTS: it was observed the parafuntional habit was presented in 50% of the cases with temporomandibular dysfunction. It wasn't possible a relationship between bruxism and the level of symptoms in temporomandibular jaw dysfunction, by Anamnesic Index. CONCLUSION: the results of this study suggest that subjects with symptoms of temporomandibular jaw dysfunction must be asked and evaluated about bruxism, regardless of the level of temporomandibular dysfunction. Besides this, it is important to investigate the diagnosis and the treatment of bruxism also in patients without temporomandibular jaw dysfunction in order to prevent development of lesions in the temporomandibular joints and the other structures of the stomatognatic system.OBJETIVO: verificar a ocorrência de bruxismo em sujeitos adultos do sexo feminino com queixa de disfunção temporomandibular e sua relação com o grau de sintomatologia da disfunção. MÉTODOS: participaram deste estudo 28 mulheres na faixa etária de 19 a 56 anos, que apresentavam sintomas de disfunção temporomandibular e que não haviam realizado tratamento anterior. Todas responderam o questionário de Índice Anamnésico proposto por Fonseca et al (1994), o qual possibilita a classificação do grau de sintomatologia de disfunção temporomandibular e verificação da queixa do hábito parafuncional bruxismo; e realizaram uma avaliação odontológica, constituída de exame da musculatura mastigatória, por meio de palpação digital intra e extra-Oral, inspeção das articulações temporomandibulares e exame dental. Os resultados foram analisados descritivamente e, para verificar a relação entre o grau de severidade da disfunção temporomandibular com a ocorrência de bruxismo, foram realizados o Teste de Independência do Qui-quadrado e o Teste Exato de Fisher, ambos ao nível de significância de 5%. RESULTADOS: verificou-se que o bruxismo esteve presente em 50% dos casos de disfunção temporomandibular. Não houve relação entre o bruxismo e o grau de sintomatologia de disfunção temporomandibular, estabelecido pelo Índice Anamnésico. CONCLUSÃO: os resultados deste estudo sugerem que sujeitos com sintomas de disfunção temporomandibular devem ser questionados e avaliados quanto à presença de bruxismo, independentemente do grau de sintomatologia da disfunção. Assim como deve ser realizado diagnóstico e tratamento do bruxismo em sujeitos assintomáticos de disfunção temporomandibular como forma de prevenir o desenvolvimento de lesões nas articulações temporomandibulares e demais estruturas do sistema estomatognático.Secretaria Municipal de Saúde Centro de Referência em Saúde do TrabalhadorUniversidade Federal de Santa Maria Associação dos Pais e Amigos do ExcepcionalUniversidade Federal de Santa MariaUniversidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) Universidade Federal de Santa Maria Departamento de FonoaudiologiaUNIFESP, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria Depto. de FonoaudiologiaSciEL

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  • Uma outra possibilidade para a reabilitação da flacidez facial e do bruxismo
    [s.n.], 2018
    Co-Authors: Jardini, Renata Savastano Ribeiro
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    Orientador: Maria Aparecida Affonso MoysesDissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Ciencias MedicasResumo: O bucinador é um músculo mímico, que participa em atividades complexas da face, como sopro, sorriso, sucção e inclusive nas atividades do sistema estomatognático, uma vez que mantém os alimentos em contato com os dentes molares, evitando-se o acúmulo no vestíbulo. Por apresentar uma localização central e profunda na face está diretamente relacionado ao tono muscular, sendo sua hipoatividade associada à flacidez facial, presente em crianças, adultos e idosos. A etiologia da flacidez facial é multifatorial, destacando-se o processo de envelhecimento, as irregularidades das funções orofaciais e as alterações respiratórias e posturais. A parafunção Oral bruxismo define-se como o contato dentário não funcional, caracterizado pelo apertamento ou rangido da dentição, podendo ocorrer durante o dia ou à noite, não sendo, ainda, definida a sua etiologia. O propósito do presente trabalho foi dividido em três partes: partindo da busca da localização externa na face para a fixação do eletrodo de superfície, uma análise quantitativa eletromiográfica (EMG) do músculo bucinador com a utilização do Exercitador Facial, idealizado pela autora para exercitar a musculatura facial, até culminar na correlação entre os músculos bucinador e masseter, com portadores de flacidez facial e bruxismo. O primeiro estudo pesquisou o ponto externo da face da localização do músculo bucinador para fixação do eletrodo de superfície, analisando 15 peças anatômicas. O segundo artigo avaliou eletromiograficamente 26 indivíduos, divididos segundo presença/ausência de flacidez facial, antes, durante e após o uso do aparelho por três meses de intervenção. O terceiro estudo correlacionou 39 indivíduos, divididos segundo presença/ausência de bruxismo, analisando-se eletromiograficamente a atividade muscular do bucinador e masseter, antes e após o uso do Exercitador Facial. Os indivíduos com flacidez apresentaram inicialmente valores de amplitude do sinal EMG, registrados em root-mean-square (RMS), do músculo bucinador, inferiores aos normais, e com o uso do aparelho obtiveram significativo aumento, aproximando-se do grupo controle a partir de 10 dias de uso, e após 70 dias de uso diário não se detectaram diferenças entre os grupos. A face dos indivíduos flácidos tornou-se mais fina, harmônica, minimizando significativamente o acúmulo de alimentos no vestíbulo após a deglutição. Constatou-se, ainda, que os indivíduos bruxistas apresentaram maior amplitude/EMG do masseter, em relação aos normais, e o grupo experimental diminuiu essa atividade, atenuando os sintomas do bruxismo. A análise espectral EMG do bucinador dos bruxistas passou a apresentar contrações assincronizadas ao masseter (abaixamento da mandíbula), após o uso do aparelho, equiparando-se aos indivíduos normais. Com os dados obtidos por meio da EMG, instrumento eficaz na avaliação e controle da reabilitação muscular facial, pôde-se constatar estatisticamente, para o grupo em estudo, a correlação entre os referidos músculos e, que o Exercitador Facial é eficiente e rápido como redutor da flacidez facial, equiparando o músculo bucinador flácido aos normais, restabelecendo suas reais funções e propiciando a atenuação do bruxismoAbstract: The buccinator is a mimetic muscle, which participates in facial complex activities, such as blow, smile, suction, besides taking part in the stomatognathic system activities, since it leads food to be in touch with molar teeth, avoiding accumulation in the vestibule. For its position in a central deep site of the face, it is strongly related to muscle tonus, and its hypoactivity is associated with facial flaccidity, which is present in children, adults and elderly people. Facial flaccidity etiology is multifactorial, however, the aging process, irregularities in orofacial functions, along with respiratory and postural changes must be highlighted. The Oral Parafunction referred to as bruxism is defined as non-functional dental contact, characterized by tooth pressing or creak. It may happen during the day or overnight, and its etiology has not been established yet. The objective of this present study was divided in three parts: from the search for the facial external location for the surface electrode fixation, an electromyographic (EMG) quantitative assessment of the buccinator muscle with the use of the Facial Exerciser, which was developed by the author so as to exercise the facial musculature, ending up with the correlation of the buccinator and the masseter muscles with patients featuring facial flaccidity and bruxism. The first study researched the buccinator muscle facial external point for the surface electrode fixation, through the analysis of 15 anatomical study pieces. The second article evaluated 26 individuals electromyographically, divided according to presence/absence of facial flaccidity before, during and after the use of the device for three months of therapy. The third study correlated 39 individuals, divided according to presence/absence of bruxism through the electromyographic analysis of the buccinator and masseter muscles activity, before and after the use of the Facial Exerciser. The individuals featuring flaccidity initially showed EMG signal amplitude values of the buccinator muscle, recorded in root-mean-square (RMS), lower than the normal rates, and with the device use they obtained a significant rise, showing values near the control group since 10 days of use; after 70 days of daily use no differences were detected between the groups. The flaccid individuals' faces became thinner and more harmonic, significantly minimizing food accumulation in the vestibule after deglutition. It was also possible to verify that bruxers featured a higher masseter EMG/amplitude when compared to the normal group. Besides, the experimental group decreased this activity, attenuating the bruxism symptoms. The bruxers' bucinator EMG spectral analysis started showing assynchronous contractions related to the masseter (mandible lowering), which was equivalent to the normal group after the device use. With the data obtained by means of EMG, an efficient instrument for assessing and controlling the facial muscular rehabilitation, it is statistically possible to state that the quoted muscles correlated, and that the Facial Exerciser is efficient and fast as a facial flaccidity reducer for the experimental group, equalizing the flaccid buccinators to the normal muscles, reestablishing their real functions and providing bruxism attenuationMestradoPediatriaMestre em Saude da Criança e do Adolescent

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  • Uma outra possibilidade para a reabilitação da flacidez facial e do bruxismo
    Universidade Estadual de Campinas . Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, 2004
    Co-Authors: Renata Savastano Ribeiro Jardini
    Abstract:

    O bucinador é um músculo mímico, que participa em atividades complexas da face, como sopro, sorriso, sucção e inclusive nas atividades do sistema estomatognático, uma vez que mantém os alimentos em contato com os dentes molares, evitando-se o acúmulo no vestíbulo. Por apresentar uma localização central e profunda na face está diretamente relacionado ao tono muscular, sendo sua hipoatividade associada à flacidez facial, presente em crianças, adultos e idosos. A etiologia da flacidez facial é multifatorial, destacando-se o processo de envelhecimento, as irregularidades das funções orofaciais e as alterações respiratórias e posturais. A parafunção Oral bruxismo define-se como o contato dentário não funcional, caracterizado pelo apertamento ou rangido da dentição, podendo ocorrer durante o dia ou à noite, não sendo, ainda, definida a sua etiologia. O propósito do presente trabalho foi dividido em três partes: partindo da busca da localização externa na face para a fixação do eletrodo de superfície, uma análise quantitativa eletromiográfica (EMG) do músculo bucinador com a utilização do Exercitador Facial, idealizado pela autora para exercitar a musculatura facial, até culminar na correlação entre os músculos bucinador e masseter, com portadores de flacidez facial e bruxismo. O primeiro estudo pesquisou o ponto externo da face da localização do músculo bucinador para fixação do eletrodo de superfície, analisando 15 peças anatômicas. O segundo artigo avaliou eletromiograficamente 26 indivíduos, divididos segundo presença/ausência de flacidez facial, antes, durante e após o uso do aparelho por três meses de intervenção. O terceiro estudo correlacionou 39 indivíduos, divididos segundo presença/ausência de bruxismo, analisando-se eletromiograficamente a atividade muscular do bucinador e masseter, antes e após o uso do Exercitador Facial. Os indivíduos com flacidez apresentaram inicialmente valores de amplitude do sinal EMG, registrados em root-mean-square (RMS), do músculo bucinador, inferiores aos normais, e com o uso do aparelho obtiveram significativo aumento, aproximando-se do grupo controle a partir de 10 dias de uso, e após 70 dias de uso diário não se detectaram diferenças entre os grupos. A face dos indivíduos flácidos tornou-se mais fina, harmônica, minimizando significativamente o acúmulo de alimentos no vestíbulo após a deglutição. Constatou-se, ainda, que os indivíduos bruxistas apresentaram maior amplitude/EMG do masseter, em relação aos normais, e o grupo experimental diminuiu essa atividade, atenuando os sintomas do bruxismo. A análise espectral EMG do bucinador dos bruxistas passou a apresentar contrações assincronizadas ao masseter (abaixamento da mandíbula), após o uso do aparelho, equiparando-se aos indivíduos normais. Com os dados obtidos por meio da EMG, instrumento eficaz na avaliação e controle da reabilitação muscular facial, pôde-se constatar estatisticamente, para o grupo em estudo, a correlação entre os referidos músculos e, que o Exercitador Facial é eficiente e rápido como redutor da flacidez facial, equiparando o músculo bucinador flácido aos normais, restabelecendo suas reais funções e propiciando a atenuação do bruxismoThe buccinator is a mimetic muscle, which participates in facial complex activities, such as blow, smile, suction, besides taking part in the stomatognathic system activities, since it leads food to be in touch with molar teeth, avoiding accumulation in the vestibule. For its position in a central deep site of the face, it is strongly related to muscle tonus, and its hypoactivity is associated with facial flaccidity, which is present in children, adults and elderly people. Facial flaccidity etiology is multifactorial, however, the aging process, irregularities in orofacial functions, along with respiratory and postural changes must be highlighted. The Oral Parafunction referred to as bruxism is defined as non-functional dental contact, characterized by tooth pressing or creak. It may happen during the day or overnight, and its etiology has not been established yet. The objective of this present study was divided in three parts: from the search for the facial external location for the surface electrode fixation, an electromyographic (EMG) quantitative assessment of the buccinator muscle with the use of the Facial Exerciser, which was developed by the author so as to exercise the facial musculature, ending up with the correlation of the buccinator and the masseter muscles with patients featuring facial flaccidity and bruxism. The first study researched the buccinator muscle facial external point for the surface electrode fixation, through the analysis of 15 anatomical study pieces. The second article evaluated 26 individuals electromyographically, divided according to presence/absence of facial flaccidity before, during and after the use of the device for three months of therapy. The third study correlated 39 individuals, divided according to presence/absence of bruxism through the electromyographic analysis of the buccinator and masseter muscles activity, before and after the use of the Facial Exerciser. The individuals featuring flaccidity initially showed EMG signal amplitude values of the buccinator muscle, recorded in root-mean-square (RMS), lower than the normal rates, and with the device use they obtained a significant rise, showing values near the control group since 10 days of use; after 70 days of daily use no differences were detected between the groups. The flaccid individuals' faces became thinner and more harmonic, significantly minimizing food accumulation in the vestibule after deglutition. It was also possible to verify that bruxers featured a higher masseter EMG/amplitude when compared to the normal group. Besides, the experimental group decreased this activity, attenuating the bruxism symptoms. The bruxers' bucinator EMG spectral analysis started showing assynchronous contractions related to the masseter (mandible lowering), which was equivalent to the normal group after the device use. With the data obtained by means of EMG, an efficient instrument for assessing and controlling the facial muscular rehabilitation, it is statistically possible to state that the quoted muscles correlated, and that the Facial Exerciser is efficient and fast as a facial flaccidity reducer for the experimental group, equalizing the flaccid buccinators to the normal muscles, reestablishing their real functions and providing bruxism attenuatio

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  • The impact of stress, anxiety and depression on stomatognathic system of physiotherapy and dentistry first-year students.
    Brain and behavior, 2020
    Co-Authors: Joanna Elżbieta Owczarek, Katarzyna Małgorzata Lion, Małgorzata Radwan-oczko
    Abstract:

    Introduction: It is well proven that psychoemotional factors play causative role in development of many civilization diseases. Psychosocial stress is effecting with development of certain Oral Parafunctions like teeth grinding, bruxism, or cheeks biting. Eventually, all of those Parafunctional activities may cause increase of masticatory muscles tone and provoke its intensification. Literature indicates that students must cope with greater level of stressful situations than the average representative of the society. Methods: The research group comprised Ist‐year physiotherapy and dentistry students from University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw and Wroclaw Medical University. The study consisted the following: psychological and health questionnaires, and stomatological examination with masseter muscles' electromyography. Results: In intraOral examination, symptoms of Parafunctions were more frequently observed in physiotherapy students. The mean tone of masseters was higher also among physiotherapy students. The level of perceived stress was high in both groups, and the experienced borderline and incorrect results in Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale were more frequently observed in dentistry students. The mean tone of masseter muscle was rising with the level of anxiety in physiotherapy group. Among dentistry, the tendency for rise of masseter muscle tone together with level of anxiety and depression was observed. Conclusions: Physiotherapy and dentistry beginners differ between each other's by prevalence of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and Oral Parafunction symptoms. The level of perceived stress is high in both groups. The level of experienced anxiety and depression is higher in dentistry group. In both study groups, there is significant growth and tendency for simultaneous rise of masseter muscle tone accordingly to stress, anxiety, and depression indicators.