Assesment of Normal Mouth Opening in an Adult Anatolian Population
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 9
Abstract
Aim: This study was undertaken to assess the normal mouth opening on an adult Anatolian population. Mouth opening has clinical significance and varies between populations. Age, gender, race and body size also affects mouth opening. Materials and Methods: 251 hospital workers (115 male-136 female) between 19-52 years of age admitting to Baskent University Adana Hospital occupational outpatient clinic who had no trauma, infection, pathology or congenital anomaly of maxillofacial region and temporomandibular joint were recruited. The weight and height of the cases were recorded. They were asked to open their mouth until no further opening was possible and the distance between the upper and lower incisor teeth were measured with a fiber ruler. Besides; the measure of 3 fingers of the cases from both hands were unified (2nd, 3rd and 4th fingers) and were taken at the narrowest vertical distance to check if the middle three fingers could be placed into the mouth. Results: Mean body mass index (BMI) was found to be 26,2 ± 3,0 kg/m2 for males and 23,5 ± 3,9 kg/m2 for females. Mean mouth opening was 49,7 ± 6,1 mm for males and 46,6 ± 6,1 mm for females. Three finger width was 48,0 ± 4,7 mm at the left hand and 48,6 ± 4,6 mm at the right hand for males. Three finger width was 43,8 ± 4,5 mm at the left hand and 43,9 ± 4,4 mm at the right hand for females. Conclusion: Knowledge on the mouth opening is important for clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment. The result of this study can help clinicians and surgeons deal with aesthetic, speech, chewing problems and functional problems of the temporomandibular joint and support primary care for early diagnosis of temporomandibular problems.
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Prof. Dr. Ozkan OGUZ
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