Prevalence of Orofacial Changes in Wind Instrumentalists: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study in Brazil

Prevalence of Orofacial Changes in Wind Instrumentalists: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study in Brazil

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to identify the prevalence of orofacial changes and factors associated with the frequent playing of wind instruments by musicians in Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 40 professional musicians who played...

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Veröffentlicht in:Medical problems of performing artists 2018-03, Vol.33 (1), p.1-5
Hauptverfasser: Glória, José CR, Balestra, Amanda A, Iasbik, Nayara S, Douglas-de-Oliveira, Dhelfeson W, Flecha, Olga D, Gonçalves, Patricia F
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Sprache:eng
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Dental health
Musicians & conductors
Playing techniques
Professionals
Teeth
Wind instruments
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Zusammenfassung:OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to identify the prevalence of orofacial changes and factors associated with the frequent playing of wind instruments by musicians in Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 40 professional musicians who played wind instruments. The musicians filled out questionnaires about their habits and musical career. The Research Diagnostic Criteria were applied to investigate temporomandibular disorders. Other oral parameters examined included periodontal status, plaque index, and decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMF) index. A significance level of p
ISSN:0885-1158
1938-2766
DOI:10.21091/mppa.2018.1002