Prevalence of temporomandibular dysfunction in a group of scuba divers

Background: Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) has been reported to be a common problem in divers, with a prevalence of up to 68%. No evidence for this is available. Objective: To investigate the prevalence of TMD in divers. Method: Sixty three subjects were asked to retrospectively complete a ques...

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Veröffentlicht in:	British journal of sports medicine 2004-02, Vol.38 (1), p.69-73
Hauptverfasser:	Aldridge, R D, Fenlon, M R
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Adult Child Design Diving - adverse effects Female Gender differences Humans jaw Joints London - epidemiology Male Mouth Original Pain Polynesia - epidemiology Population Prevalence Questionnaires Retrospective Studies Risk Factors Scuba & skin diving scuba diving Sex Factors Studies Surveys and Questionnaires Teeth Temperature temporomandibular dysfunction temporomandibular joint Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome - epidemiology Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome - etiology TMD TMJ Water temperature
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Zusammenfassung:	Background: Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) has been reported to be a common problem in divers, with a prevalence of up to 68%. No evidence for this is available. Objective: To investigate the prevalence of TMD in divers. Method: Sixty three subjects were asked to retrospectively complete a questionnaire on symptoms of TMD after diving in warm and cold water areas and in daily life. Results: The prevalence of TMD was greater in female divers. The prevalence of TMD while diving was about 26%, comparable to that experienced in daily life. Conclusion: Improvements in mouthpiece design and lighter demand valves mean that TMD is now probably exacerbated by diving rather than caused by it.
ISSN:	0306-3674 1473-0480
DOI:	10.1136/bjsm.2003.005025