Study on evaluation of normal range of maximum mouth opening among Indian adults using three finger index: A descriptive study
Introduction: Early recognition of decreased or limited mouth opening in many pathological conditions is necessary for prompt diagnosis and to plan the treatment options judiciously. Therefore, it is essential to establish what constitutes normal opening for the population. Aim: This study was desig...
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| author | Ravleen Nagi Shashikant Sahu Dharmendra Gahwai Supreet Jain |
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| description | Introduction: Early recognition of decreased or limited mouth opening in many pathological conditions is necessary for prompt diagnosis and to plan the treatment options judiciously. Therefore, it is essential to establish what constitutes normal opening for the population. Aim: This study was designed with an aim to consider the applicability of this method as an index to measure the maximum mouth opening (MMO) among different age groups in an Indian population. Materials and Methods: Total 400 healthy participants were studied in the age range of 17 to 60 years and stratified into four groups according to their age ranges. The maximum interincisal distance and width of three fingers (index, middle, and ring fingers) at the first distal interphalangeal folds of both right and left hand were measured using Vernier caliper. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 21 software package. Results: Results suggested that mean value and range of MMO for males was 51.00 mm (33.0–68.0 mm) and for females it was 46.3 mm (39.0–58.0 mm). Mean values of MMO correlated significantly with the width of three fingers of left and right hand as shown by Pearson correlation test. Conclusion: The study suggested that three finger index is a convenient and reliable tool for assessing normal MMO and is a most appropriate method to normal from restricted mouth opening. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-001373a8254740cca6a8f57547c446d12022-12-21T23:30:56ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology0972-13632017-01-0129318619010.4103/jiaomr.JIAOMR_5_17Study on evaluation of normal range of maximum mouth opening among Indian adults using three finger index: A descriptive studyRavleen NagiShashikant SahuDharmendra GahwaiSupreet JainIntroduction: Early recognition of decreased or limited mouth opening in many pathological conditions is necessary for prompt diagnosis and to plan the treatment options judiciously. Therefore, it is essential to establish what constitutes normal opening for the population. Aim: This study was designed with an aim to consider the applicability of this method as an index to measure the maximum mouth opening (MMO) among different age groups in an Indian population. Materials and Methods: Total 400 healthy participants were studied in the age range of 17 to 60 years and stratified into four groups according to their age ranges. The maximum interincisal distance and width of three fingers (index, middle, and ring fingers) at the first distal interphalangeal folds of both right and left hand were measured using Vernier caliper. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 21 software package. Results: Results suggested that mean value and range of MMO for males was 51.00 mm (33.0–68.0 mm) and for females it was 46.3 mm (39.0–58.0 mm). Mean values of MMO correlated significantly with the width of three fingers of left and right hand as shown by Pearson correlation test. Conclusion: The study suggested that three finger index is a convenient and reliable tool for assessing normal MMO and is a most appropriate method to normal from restricted mouth opening.http://www.jiaomr.in/article.asp?issn=0972-1363;year=2017;volume=29;issue=3;spage=186;epage=190;aulast=NagiAgediagnosisgendermaximum mouth openingthree finger index |
| spellingShingle | Ravleen Nagi Shashikant Sahu Dharmendra Gahwai Supreet Jain Study on evaluation of normal range of maximum mouth opening among Indian adults using three finger index: A descriptive study Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology Age diagnosis gender maximum mouth opening three finger index |
| title | Study on evaluation of normal range of maximum mouth opening among Indian adults using three finger index: A descriptive study |
| title_full | Study on evaluation of normal range of maximum mouth opening among Indian adults using three finger index: A descriptive study |
| title_fullStr | Study on evaluation of normal range of maximum mouth opening among Indian adults using three finger index: A descriptive study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Study on evaluation of normal range of maximum mouth opening among Indian adults using three finger index: A descriptive study |
| title_short | Study on evaluation of normal range of maximum mouth opening among Indian adults using three finger index: A descriptive study |
| title_sort | study on evaluation of normal range of maximum mouth opening among indian adults using three finger index a descriptive study |
| topic | Age diagnosis gender maximum mouth opening three finger index |
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