Prevalence of temporomandibular dysfunction in a group of scuba divers.
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چکیده
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.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- British journal of sports medicine
دوره 38 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004