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The prevalence of temporomandibular joint dysfunction in edentulous non‐denture wearing individuals
Author(s) -
WILDING R. J. C.,
OWEN C. P.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
journal of oral rehabilitation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.991
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-2842
pISSN - 0305-182X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2842.1987.tb00706.x
Subject(s) - temporomandibular joint , medicine , dentistry , orthodontics , tooth wear , etiology , temporomandibular joint disorder , psychiatry
Summary This study reports on the prevalence of temporomandibular joint dysfunction in a sample of fifty‐one edentulous non‐denture wearing individuals. In comparison with other studies using similar criteria, and considering the anomalous mandibular postures observed, this sample of patients appears to have a low prevalence of dysfunction. Loss of vertical occlusal height on its own may not be responsible for the temporomandibular joint dysfunction occasionally seen in denture wearers with reduced vertical height. The possibility that posterior occlusal wear producing incisal interference is an aetiological factor, is discussed.