We found a match
Your institution may have access to this item. Find your institution then sign in to continue.
- Title
Endurance during chewing in whiplash-associated disorders and TMD.
- Authors
Häggman-Henrikson B; Österlund C; Eriksson P; Häggman-Henrikson, B; Osterlund, C; Eriksson, P-O
- Abstract
We have previously shown an association between neck injury and disturbed jaw function. This study tested the hypothesis of a relationship between neck injury and impaired endurance during chewing. Fifty patients with whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) were compared with 50 temporomandibular disorders (TMD) patients and 50 healthy subjects. Endurance was evaluated during unilateral chewing of gum for 5 min when participants reported fatigue and pain. Whereas all healthy subjects completed the task, 1/4 of the TMD and a majority of the WAD patients discontinued the task. A majority of the WAD patients also reported fatigue and pain. These findings suggest an association between neck injury and reduced functional capacity of the jaw motor system. From the results, we propose that routine examination of WAD patients should include jaw function and that an endurance test as described in this study could also be a useful tool for non-dental professionals.
- Publication
Journal of Dental Research, 2004, Vol 83, Issue 12, p946
- ISSN
0022-0345
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1177/154405910408301211