Analysis of Cervical Range of Motion in Subjects Affected by Temporomandibular Disorders: A Controlled Study
<i>Background and Objectives</i>: The aim of this study were to compare the cervical ROM data obtained from accelerometer exams between patients suffering from TMDs (study group) and healthy patients (control group). <i>Material and Methods</i>: A sample of 43 young adult sub...
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| description | <i>Background and Objectives</i>: The aim of this study were to compare the cervical ROM data obtained from accelerometer exams between patients suffering from TMDs (study group) and healthy patients (control group). <i>Material and Methods</i>: A sample of 43 young adult subjects (23 control subjects and 20 TMD patients) were included in this study and analyzed with the accelerometer (Baiobit™, BTS, Garbagnate Milanese, Milan, Italy) to assess cervical ROM using a standardized protocol, including the following occlusal conditions: mandibular rest position, clenching, clenching with cotton rolls, maximal intercuspation, and mandibular position with cotton rolls. The cervical ROM was measured in degrees and expressed as the mean and standard deviation. <i>Results</i>: TMD patients showed a reduced cervical extension compared to control subjects in all the conditions, with statistically significant relevance. Regarding the other movements, the differences were not statistically or clinically significant. <i>Conclusions</i>: Based on the results of the present study, it can be observed that temporomandibular disorders are associated with a decreased cervical extension range, while the remaining components of ROM do not seem to be significantly associated. The use of accelerometers in ROM analysis could be helpful in improving interdisciplinary communication between dentists and physiotherapists. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9424c2f70a5f424389cbbfe2e98c9b262024-01-26T17:34:59ZengMDPI AGMedicina1010-660X1648-91442023-12-016013710.3390/medicina60010037Analysis of Cervical Range of Motion in Subjects Affected by Temporomandibular Disorders: A Controlled StudyAlessandro Nota0Laura Pittari1Alessia Claudia Lannes2Chiara Vaghi3Clarissa Calugi Benvenuti4Simona Tecco5Dental School, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University and Department of Dentistry, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, 20132 Milan, ItalyDental School, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University and Department of Dentistry, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, 20132 Milan, ItalyDental School, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University and Department of Dentistry, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, 20132 Milan, ItalyDental School, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University and Department of Dentistry, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, 20132 Milan, ItalyDental School, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University and Department of Dentistry, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, 20132 Milan, ItalyDental School, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University and Department of Dentistry, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, 20132 Milan, Italy<i>Background and Objectives</i>: The aim of this study were to compare the cervical ROM data obtained from accelerometer exams between patients suffering from TMDs (study group) and healthy patients (control group). <i>Material and Methods</i>: A sample of 43 young adult subjects (23 control subjects and 20 TMD patients) were included in this study and analyzed with the accelerometer (Baiobit™, BTS, Garbagnate Milanese, Milan, Italy) to assess cervical ROM using a standardized protocol, including the following occlusal conditions: mandibular rest position, clenching, clenching with cotton rolls, maximal intercuspation, and mandibular position with cotton rolls. The cervical ROM was measured in degrees and expressed as the mean and standard deviation. <i>Results</i>: TMD patients showed a reduced cervical extension compared to control subjects in all the conditions, with statistically significant relevance. Regarding the other movements, the differences were not statistically or clinically significant. <i>Conclusions</i>: Based on the results of the present study, it can be observed that temporomandibular disorders are associated with a decreased cervical extension range, while the remaining components of ROM do not seem to be significantly associated. The use of accelerometers in ROM analysis could be helpful in improving interdisciplinary communication between dentists and physiotherapists.https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/1/37temporomandibular disorderscervical range of motionaccelerometerdigital dentistrycraniomandibular disorders |
| spellingShingle | Alessandro Nota Laura Pittari Alessia Claudia Lannes Chiara Vaghi Clarissa Calugi Benvenuti Simona Tecco Analysis of Cervical Range of Motion in Subjects Affected by Temporomandibular Disorders: A Controlled Study Medicina temporomandibular disorders cervical range of motion accelerometer digital dentistry craniomandibular disorders |
| title | Analysis of Cervical Range of Motion in Subjects Affected by Temporomandibular Disorders: A Controlled Study |
| title_full | Analysis of Cervical Range of Motion in Subjects Affected by Temporomandibular Disorders: A Controlled Study |
| title_fullStr | Analysis of Cervical Range of Motion in Subjects Affected by Temporomandibular Disorders: A Controlled Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Analysis of Cervical Range of Motion in Subjects Affected by Temporomandibular Disorders: A Controlled Study |
| title_short | Analysis of Cervical Range of Motion in Subjects Affected by Temporomandibular Disorders: A Controlled Study |
| title_sort | analysis of cervical range of motion in subjects affected by temporomandibular disorders a controlled study |
| topic | temporomandibular disorders cervical range of motion accelerometer digital dentistry craniomandibular disorders |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/1/37 |
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