Carlo Ciotola, Mariam Hmeidan, Luca Contardo, Bachar Reda
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Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to assess the association between unilateral chewing frequency and self-reported mastication satisfaction while taking into account other demographic and psychological factors.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between January 2018 and June 2020. Included participants were adult patients attending the Clinica di Chirurgia Maxillofacciale e Odontostomatologica di Trieste, Italy. Pearson chi-square and independent samples t-tests were used to determine the association between mastication satisfaction and unilateral chewing behaviour frequency, sex, depression and somatization scores. Afterwards, binary logistic regression was conducted to assess the relationship between self-reported mastication satisfaction and unilateral chewing behaviours while controlling for covariates.
Results: A total of 1425 participants with a mean age of 49.7 ± 17.6 years were included. Overall, 58.5% of the participants were females and the majority (83.3%) reported mastication satisfaction. Pearson chi-square indicated a significant association between unilateral chewing frequency and mastication satisfaction (p < 0.001). Binary logistic regression indicated that frequent engagement in unilateral chewing behaviour was associated with a reduction in the odds of reporting satisfactory mastication. Study participants who reported unilateral chewing behaviour 'all of the time' showed the lowest likelihood of satisfaction (OR = 0.17). Female sex (OR = 0.69) and higher somatization scores (OR = 0.91) were associated with lower odds of mastication satisfaction, whereas higher depression scores were associated with slightly increased odds (OR = 1.04).
Conclusion: Limited mastication satisfaction was associated with frequent unilateral chewing. These findings highlight the potential relevance of self-regulation strategies in managing habitual chewing patterns and supporting masticatory performance.
目的：本研究旨在评估单侧咀嚼频率与自我报告咀嚼满意度之间的关系，同时考虑其他人口统计学和心理因素。方法：2018年1月至2020年6月进行横断面研究。纳入的研究对象是在意大利的里雅斯特（Trieste）的口腔颌面临床诊所（Clinica di Chirurgia maxillofaceale and odontostomat）就诊的成年患者。使用Pearson卡方检验和独立样本t检验来确定咀嚼满意度与单侧咀嚼行为频率、性别、抑郁和躯体化评分之间的关系。然后，在控制协变量的情况下，采用二元逻辑回归来评估自我报告咀嚼满意度与单侧咀嚼行为之间的关系。结果：共纳入1425名参与者，平均年龄49.7±17.6岁。总体而言，58.5%的参与者是女性，大多数（83.3%）报告咀嚼满意度。Pearson卡方分析显示单侧咀嚼频率与咀嚼满意度之间存在显著相关性(p)。结论：咀嚼满意度有限与单侧咀嚼频率相关。这些发现强调了自我调节策略在管理习惯性咀嚼模式和支持咀嚼行为方面的潜在相关性。
期刊介绍：
Journal of Oral Rehabilitation aims to be the most prestigious journal of dental research within all aspects of oral rehabilitation and applied oral physiology. It covers all diagnostic and clinical management aspects necessary to re-establish a subjective and objective harmonious oral function.
Oral rehabilitation may become necessary as a result of developmental or acquired disturbances in the orofacial region, orofacial traumas, or a variety of dental and oral diseases (primarily dental caries and periodontal diseases) and orofacial pain conditions. As such, oral rehabilitation in the twenty-first century is a matter of skilful diagnosis and minimal, appropriate intervention, the nature of which is intimately linked to a profound knowledge of oral physiology, oral biology, and dental and oral pathology.
The scientific content of the journal therefore strives to reflect the best of evidence-based clinical dentistry. Modern clinical management should be based on solid scientific evidence gathered about diagnostic procedures and the properties and efficacy of the chosen intervention (e.g. material science, biological, toxicological, pharmacological or psychological aspects). The content of the journal also reflects documentation of the possible side-effects of rehabilitation, and includes prognostic perspectives of the treatment modalities chosen.
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