Journal of oral rehabilitation
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effectiveness of mobilisation of the upper cervical region and craniocervical flexor training on orofacial pain, mandibular function and headache in women with TMD. A randomised, controlled trial.
Studies exploring interventions targeting the cervical spine to improve symptoms in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are limited. ⋯ Women with TMD reported a significant decrease in orofacial pain and headache impact after 5 weeks of treatment aimed at the upper cervical spine compared to a CG.
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The tongue is responsible for compressing food against the palate and squeezing it into the pharynx during the oral preparatory phase of swallowing. Tongue pressure (TP), an indicator of tongue muscle strength, has been observed to decline with age; maximum occlusal force (MOF), an indicator of chewing ability, is correlated with TP. However, no study has investigated the relationship between TP and MOF. ⋯ As age and MOF are each associated with TP in both elderly and adult patients, age-related TP decline can be prevented with routine lingual exercises, even before the onset of old age. Additionally, MOF deterioration may indicate a decline in TP for elderly.