Impact of professional, recreational and nonsinging on temporomandibular disorders - a comparative study based on a self-assessment questionnaire
Abstract Background This study investigates the relationship between professional and recreational singing on temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) in women compared to a nonsinging control group. Methods A total of 288 female subjects between the ages of 18 and 45 participated in the self-assessment q...
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| description | Abstract Background This study investigates the relationship between professional and recreational singing on temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) in women compared to a nonsinging control group. Methods A total of 288 female subjects between the ages of 18 and 45 participated in the self-assessment questionnaire including demographic data, as well as questions on vocal practice and TMDs symptoms. Depending on the singing time per week, the (non)vocalists were assigned to the groups professional (n = 96), recreational (n = 96) and nonsingers (n = 96). Results The TMDs prevalence in professional singers (42%) was higher than that in recreational singers (31%) and noticeably higher than that in nonsingers (25%). The Fisher-Freeman-Halton exact test showed that the differences between the groups were not noticeable (p = .053) but could be formulated as tendencies. The professionals suffered much more from restricted jaw movement (p = .004; OR = 2.718; 95% CI = 1.409–5.242), temporomandibular joint sounds (p < .009; OR = 2.267; 95% CI = 1.264–4.064) and temporomandibular pain (p = .010; OR = 2.333; 95% CI = 1.264–4.308) than nonsingers. Conclusions Singing might have an enhancing effect on the appearance of TMDs. In particular, professional singers suffered more from self-reported TMDs than recreational singers and nonsingers. In addition to the high level of physical workload if participating in professional singing, the psychosocial impact should be investigated more in further studies. No new treatment strategies resulted from this study, as the etiological significance of singing is still unclear. Knowledge about risk factors for multifactorial TMDs can help practitioners and patients prevent and treat TMDs. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-41ebfc0ddf8f45dba34cb8de95c847da2024-03-24T12:35:09ZengBMCHead & Face Medicine1746-160X2024-03-0120111110.1186/s13005-024-00419-zImpact of professional, recreational and nonsinging on temporomandibular disorders - a comparative study based on a self-assessment questionnaireMaja Wollenburg0Anne Wolowski1Department of Prosthodontics, University Hospital MünsterDepartment of Prosthodontics, University Hospital MünsterAbstract Background This study investigates the relationship between professional and recreational singing on temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) in women compared to a nonsinging control group. Methods A total of 288 female subjects between the ages of 18 and 45 participated in the self-assessment questionnaire including demographic data, as well as questions on vocal practice and TMDs symptoms. Depending on the singing time per week, the (non)vocalists were assigned to the groups professional (n = 96), recreational (n = 96) and nonsingers (n = 96). Results The TMDs prevalence in professional singers (42%) was higher than that in recreational singers (31%) and noticeably higher than that in nonsingers (25%). The Fisher-Freeman-Halton exact test showed that the differences between the groups were not noticeable (p = .053) but could be formulated as tendencies. The professionals suffered much more from restricted jaw movement (p = .004; OR = 2.718; 95% CI = 1.409–5.242), temporomandibular joint sounds (p < .009; OR = 2.267; 95% CI = 1.264–4.064) and temporomandibular pain (p = .010; OR = 2.333; 95% CI = 1.264–4.308) than nonsingers. Conclusions Singing might have an enhancing effect on the appearance of TMDs. In particular, professional singers suffered more from self-reported TMDs than recreational singers and nonsingers. In addition to the high level of physical workload if participating in professional singing, the psychosocial impact should be investigated more in further studies. No new treatment strategies resulted from this study, as the etiological significance of singing is still unclear. Knowledge about risk factors for multifactorial TMDs can help practitioners and patients prevent and treat TMDs.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13005-024-00419-zTemporomandibular disordersTMDs-prevalenceSingingVocalistsWork-related craniomandibular disorders |
| spellingShingle | Maja Wollenburg Anne Wolowski Impact of professional, recreational and nonsinging on temporomandibular disorders - a comparative study based on a self-assessment questionnaire Head & Face Medicine Temporomandibular disorders TMDs-prevalence Singing Vocalists Work-related craniomandibular disorders |
| title | Impact of professional, recreational and nonsinging on temporomandibular disorders - a comparative study based on a self-assessment questionnaire |
| title_full | Impact of professional, recreational and nonsinging on temporomandibular disorders - a comparative study based on a self-assessment questionnaire |
| title_fullStr | Impact of professional, recreational and nonsinging on temporomandibular disorders - a comparative study based on a self-assessment questionnaire |
| title_full_unstemmed | Impact of professional, recreational and nonsinging on temporomandibular disorders - a comparative study based on a self-assessment questionnaire |
| title_short | Impact of professional, recreational and nonsinging on temporomandibular disorders - a comparative study based on a self-assessment questionnaire |
| title_sort | impact of professional recreational and nonsinging on temporomandibular disorders a comparative study based on a self assessment questionnaire |
| topic | Temporomandibular disorders TMDs-prevalence Singing Vocalists Work-related craniomandibular disorders |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13005-024-00419-z |
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