{"title":"Preclinical Investigation of Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Implant Surgery Planning for Single Tooth Defects: A Case Series Study","authors":"Hongyang Ma, Yuwei Wu, Hailong Bai, Zineng Xu, Peng Ding, Xuliang Deng, Zhihui Tang","doi":"10.1111/joor.14009","DOIUrl":"10.1111/joor.14009","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Dental implant surgery has become a prevalent treatment option for patients with single tooth defects. However, the success of this surgery relies heavily on precise planning and execution. This study investigates the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in assisting the planning process of dental implant surgery for single tooth defects. Single tooth defects in the oral cavity pose a significant challenge in restorative dentistry. Dental implant restoration has emerged as an effective solution for rehabilitating such defects. However, the complexity of the procedure and the need for accurate treatment planning necessitate the integration of advanced technologies. In this study, we propose the utilisation of AI to enhance the precision and efficiency of implant surgery planning for single tooth defects.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Materials and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A total of twenty patients with single tooth loss were enrolled. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and intra-oral scans were obtained and imported into the AI-dentist software for 3D reconstruction. AI assisted in implant selection, tooth position identification, and crown fabrication. Evaluation included subjective verification and objective assessments. A paired samples <i>t</i>-test was used to compare planning times (dentist vs. AI), with a significance level of <i>p</i> < 0.05.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Twenty patients (9 male, 11 female; mean age 59.5 ± 11.86 years) with single missing teeth participated in this study. Implant margins were carefully positioned: 3.05 ± 1.44 mm from adjacent roots, 2.52 ± 0.65 mm from bone plate edges, 3.05 ± 1.44 mm from sinus/canal, and 3.85 ± 1.23 mm from gingival height. Manual planning (21.50 ± 4.87 min) was statistically significantly slower than AI (11.84 ± 3.22 min, <i>p</i> < 0.01). Implant planning met 100% buccolingual/proximal/distal bone volume criteria and 90% sinus/canal distance criteria. Two patients required sinus lifting and bone grafting due to insufficient bone volume.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study highlights the promising role of AI in enhancing the precision and efficiency of dental implant surgery planning for single tooth defects. Further studies are necessary to validate the effectiveness and safety of AI-assisted planning in a larger patient population.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16605,"journal":{"name":"Journal of oral rehabilitation","volume":"52 8","pages":"1220-1227"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144284969","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Niklas Kakko, Auli Suominen, Atte Somero, Mikko Tulppo, Satu Lahti, Vesa Pohjola, Mika Ogawa, Kirsi Sipilä
{"title":"Association Between Cardiovascular Autonomic Function and Temporomandibular Disorders","authors":"Niklas Kakko, Auli Suominen, Atte Somero, Mikko Tulppo, Satu Lahti, Vesa Pohjola, Mika Ogawa, Kirsi Sipilä","doi":"10.1111/joor.14051","DOIUrl":"10.1111/joor.14051","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Studies have shown that elevated stress levels associate with TMD-related pain, which suggests that alterations in autonomic tone may contribute to this pain condition.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The aim of the study was to evaluate the sex-specific associations between autonomic nervous system (ANS) activity and TMD pain-related diagnoses in a population-based study.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The study was part of the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966. Of the cohort members, 1964 (62.3% of those invited to oral health examination) were clinically examined as part of the 46-year follow-up. ANS activity was assessed by means of heart rate variability (HRV) and baroreflex sensitivity (BRS). A total of 5 TMD diagnoses were based on the modified protocol of DC/TMD (Diagnostic Criteria for TMD). Of those, pain-related diagnoses, i.e., myalgia and arthralgia, were used. In logistic regression analyses stratified by sex assigned at birth, potential confounders, i.e., education, body mass index, and number of body pain sites, were considered.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Those with TMD myalgia (<i>n</i> = 97) or arthralgia diagnoses (<i>n</i> = 102) had lower values of BRS while standing when adjusted for covariates among females (for myalgia OR 0.847, 95% Cl 0.744–0.964, <i>p</i> = 0.012) and for arthralgia (OR 0.871, 95% Cl 0.775–0.970, <i>p</i> = 0.021).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The results suggest that lowered baroreflex sensitivity, indicating increased sympathetic tone, associates with TMD pain, at least to some extent, in females. These findings refer to the association of stress response with TMD.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16605,"journal":{"name":"Journal of oral rehabilitation","volume":"52 11","pages":"1894-1905"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/joor.14051","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144258298","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anne Mishellany-Dutour, Céline Melin, François Gabrielli, Radhouane Dallel, Christelle Gremeau-Richard
{"title":"Intraoral Factors Modulating Pain in Burning Mouth Syndrome","authors":"Anne Mishellany-Dutour, Céline Melin, François Gabrielli, Radhouane Dallel, Christelle Gremeau-Richard","doi":"10.1111/joor.14053","DOIUrl":"10.1111/joor.14053","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Understanding intraoral factors that modulate pain in patients with burning mouth syndrome (BMS) could provide insight into its pathophysiological mechanisms, facilitating improved management strategies.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This retrospective study included 120 BMS patients who were asked, without predefined options, about factors that alleviated or exacerbated their pain. Data collected included pain characteristics (intensity, localisation, duration) and associated conditions such as salivary abnormalities and taste disturbances.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A total of 89.2% of patients reported that intraoral factors influenced their pain, while 10.8% experienced no change with local stimulation. Pain relief was reported by 69.7% of patients, primarily attributed to eating, chewing or sucking (91.6%) and to a lesser extent, consuming cold foods or drinks (20.5%). Pain aggravation was noted in 50.4% of patients, with 91.5% citing intraoral triggers such as acidic, spicy or salty foods, while 11.9% reported worsened pain with hot foods or drinks. No associations were found between pain-modulating factors and age, sex, disease duration, pain intensity or dysgeusia. However, pain relief was more frequent in patients without xerostomia, while those experiencing pain aggravation were more likely to have salivary abnormalities.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>These findings indicate that intraoral factors can modulate pain intensity in the vast majority of BMS patients, supporting the role of the peripheral nervous system in BMS pathophysiology. Understanding these triggers may provide clinicians with valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms of pain, enabling more targeted and effective medical management.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16605,"journal":{"name":"Journal of oral rehabilitation","volume":"52 11","pages":"1906-1911"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144258299","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sarah Scrase, Roma Forbes, Adrienne Lindop, Adrienne Parcher, Louise Rainbird, Alana Dinsdale
{"title":"Therapeutic Exercise Effects on Activity, Participation and Quality of Life in Individuals With Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review","authors":"Sarah Scrase, Roma Forbes, Adrienne Lindop, Adrienne Parcher, Louise Rainbird, Alana Dinsdale","doi":"10.1111/joor.14042","DOIUrl":"10.1111/joor.14042","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are common musculoskeletal jaw conditions that can significantly impact individuals' activity, participation and quality of life (QOL). Current clinical recommendations for TMD management encompass therapeutic exercise, although it is unclear how exercise impacts recovery beyond improving individuals' jaw pain and range of motion.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To investigate the effects of therapeutic exercise on patient-reported measures of activity, participation and corresponding QOL in individuals with TMD.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>An electronic database search of PubMed, Embase, CINAHL and Cochrane Central was performed on 7 March 2024. Inclusion criteria were peer-reviewed journal articles written in English that investigated the effect of therapeutic exercise on activity, participation or QOL in individuals with TMD. Risk of bias was assessed, and data were grouped according to outcomes then analysed using a narrative synthesis approach. The confidence in cumulative evidence for each outcome was determined using a modified GRADE approach.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Twelve studies were eligible for this review, comprising a total of 775 participants (mean age = 32.5 years, 79% female). Therapeutic exercise interventions included both global (e.g., aerobic, core, relaxation, postural) and local jaw-specific (e.g., mobility resistance) exercises. Findings suggest that both jaw-specific and global exercises may improve activity, participation and QOL in patients with TMDs. These findings should be considered with caution as confidence in cumulative evidence was very low.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Therapeutic exercise may be effective in improving activity, participation and QOL in individuals with TMDs, although further research is needed to improve the quality of the evidence and to direct clinical guidelines.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16605,"journal":{"name":"Journal of oral rehabilitation","volume":"52 10","pages":"1839-1864"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/joor.14042","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144258300","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xiaowen Niu, Marie A. Cornelis, Peter B. Stoustrup, Paolo M. Cattaneo
{"title":"Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Early Adolescent Orthodontic Patients: Prevalence and Correlation With Dentofacial Morphological Features","authors":"Xiaowen Niu, Marie A. Cornelis, Peter B. Stoustrup, Paolo M. Cattaneo","doi":"10.1111/joor.14047","DOIUrl":"10.1111/joor.14047","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The objectives were to (1) assess the frequency of adolescents potentially at risk for sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) as measured by the paediatric sleep questionnaire (PSQ), and (2) investigate any associations between adolescents at risk for SDB and specific dentofacial characteristics extracted from standard orthodontic records.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Patients aged 6–16 years, receiving orthodontic treatment, were included. All patients had completed the Danish version of PSQ. Based on the PSQ score, the sample was divided into two groups: high-risk and low-risk of SDB. Features related to clinical examination, dental cast analysis and cephalometric assessment were tested for intergroup differences between the high-risk and the low-risk PSQ groups. Student's <i>t</i>-tests, Chi-square test and linear mixed models were computed to compare the dentofacial variables of the two groups.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A total of 246 patients were included (94 boys and 152 girls, mean age 12.7 ± 2.1). The prevalence of patients with a PSQ score indicating a high risk of SDB was 6.5% (<i>n</i> = 16). The mean values of A-N-Pog, A-N-B and S-N-A were significantly larger in the high-risk group compared to the low-risk group by 1.5° (<i>p</i> = 0.037), 1.3° (<i>p</i> = 0.043) and 2.0° (<i>p</i> = 0.050) respectively. When considering the results from a linear mixed model, A-N-Pog and A-N-B showed statistically significant differences between the two groups.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Six percent of patients presented a high risk of SDB. The present study showed that adolescents at a high risk for SDB displayed more sagittal skeletal discrepancies compared to those at low risk. This study's strength lies in its large and representative sample of orthodontic patients, enabling comprehensive analysis of SDB-related factors, yet the small number of high-risk SDB cases detected constitutes a statistical limitation, highlighting the need for further research with an even larger sample.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16605,"journal":{"name":"Journal of oral rehabilitation","volume":"52 11","pages":"1884-1893"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144234374","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Letícia Fernanda Moreira-Santos, Caio Rafael Schavarski, Cássia Cilene Dezan-Garbelini, Ivana Meyer Prado, Isabela Almeida Pordeus, Saul Martins Paiva, Júnia Maria Serra-Negra
{"title":"Association Between Tooth Eruption and Parent-Reported Awake Bruxism in Early Childhood","authors":"Letícia Fernanda Moreira-Santos, Caio Rafael Schavarski, Cássia Cilene Dezan-Garbelini, Ivana Meyer Prado, Isabela Almeida Pordeus, Saul Martins Paiva, Júnia Maria Serra-Negra","doi":"10.1111/joor.14048","DOIUrl":"10.1111/joor.14048","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Mandibular instability during primary tooth eruption has been suggested as a factor associated with parent-reported awake bruxism (PRAB) in early childhood, but this relationship remains unclear.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To evaluate the association between PRAB frequency and the number of erupted primary teeth by dental groups, as well as signs and symptoms of tooth eruption, oral habits, and sociodemographic characteristics.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This cross-sectional study included 144 Brazilian children aged 4–36 months. Parents/caregivers completed an interview-based questionnaire covering sociodemographic characteristics, oral habits, signs and symptoms of tooth eruption, and PRAB frequency. A single-trained dentist performed oral examinations to record erupted primary teeth. Descriptive analysis, chi-square, and Kruskal-Wallis tests were conducted (<i>p</i> < 0.05).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The prevalence of PRAB was 16.7%. No significant association was found between PRAB frequency and sex, age, oral habits, or signs and symptoms of tooth eruption. However, more erupted primary molars (<i>p</i> = 0.038) and canines (<i>p</i> = 0.022) were associated with a lower PRAB frequency.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The number of erupted primary molars and canines was associated with the frequency of PRAB in early childhood, supporting the hypothesis that AB during this stage may represent an adaptive behaviour.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16605,"journal":{"name":"Journal of oral rehabilitation","volume":"52 11","pages":"1877-1883"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/joor.14048","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144216189","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Diagnosis of Periodontal/Peri-Implant Diseases: A Narrative Review","authors":"Rupanjan Roy, Aditi Chopra, Shaswata Karmakar, Subraya Giliyar Bhat","doi":"10.1111/joor.14045","DOIUrl":"10.1111/joor.14045","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Artificial intelligence (AI) and various subunits of AI such as artificial neural networks (ANN), Convolutional neural networks (CNNs), machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL) and deep neural networks (DNN) are being tried to diagnose and plan treatment for periodontal diseases.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aim</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This narrative review aims to discuss the current evidence on the applications of AI for the diagnosis and risk prediction of periodontal/peri-implant diseases.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A search strategy with the following keywords: (Artificial intelligence [MeSH Terms]) AND (Periodontal disease [MeSH Terms]) was used to search for articles from 2000 to 2024.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>AI models using patient-related data, signs and symptoms of the disease, immunological biomarkers and microbial profiles aid in effective diagnosis and planning treatment. AI is also used in periodontal diagnosis of pathological and anatomical landmarks such as cementoenamel junction, bone levels, furcation defects, nature and system of dental implants placed, degree of implant or tooth fractures and periapical pathology, assessing the severity and grading of periodontal or peri-implant disease/conditions, assessing the signs and symptoms of periodontal/peri-implant disease and determining the prognosis of implant and periodontal treatment. Studies have compared the diagnosis made by dentists and AI-based models and found AI models to be more effective and quicker in diagnosis than dentists.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Discussion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>AI-based tools such as DL, ML, CNN, and ANN are more effective and quicker for timely diagnosis, risk assessment, and treatment plans for periodontal and peri-implant disease diagnosis. DL and CNN are the most commonly used tools for the diagnosis of bone levels around teeth or implants, periodontal disease staging and severity, and location of anatomical structures and teeth.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>AI and its subsets are promising tools for the diagnosis/risk prediction and treatment planning for periodontal and peri-implant diseases.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16605,"journal":{"name":"Journal of oral rehabilitation","volume":"52 8","pages":"1193-1219"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/joor.14045","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144216188","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bruxism and Stress: Ultrasonographic Masseter Muscle Assessment and Salivary Melatonin-Cortisol Dynamics","authors":"Sema Kaya, Alaettin Koç, Zübeyir Huyut","doi":"10.1111/joor.14049","DOIUrl":"10.1111/joor.14049","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Bruxism is a parafunctional activity characterised by teeth grinding or clenching, often associated with stress and neurophysiological factors. Its aetiology is multifactorial, with recent studies emphasising neurotransmitters and hormonal imbalances, particularly melatonin and cortisol. This study assesses masseter muscle thickness using ultrasonography and examines the relationship between salivary melatonin and cortisol levels in bruxism.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study aimed to evaluate the ultrasonographic characteristics of the masseter muscle in individuals with bruxism and investigate the association between salivary melatonin and cortisol levels.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This cross-sectional study included 80 participants (38 bruxists, 42 controls), aged 20–25 years. Bruxism was diagnosed through clinical examination and self-reported questionnaires. Masseter muscle thickness was measured via ultrasonography in relaxed and contracted states. Salivary melatonin and cortisol levels were analysed using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Group comparisons were conducted using independent t-tests and ANOVA, with correlation analyses using Pearson's tests.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Salivary melatonin levels showed no significant difference between groups (<i>p</i> = 0.067), while salivary cortisol levels were significantly higher in the bruxism group (<i>p</i> = 0.001). No significant differences in masseter muscle thickness were observed in either state (<i>p</i> > 0.05). A weak but significant positive correlation existed between melatonin and cortisol levels (<i>p</i> < 0.05).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Although not statistically significant, melatonin levels tended to be higher in bruxist patients, possibly due to a negative feedback mechanism to prevent the side effects of cortisol such as oxidative stress or a balancing process of these hormones by cytokines involved such as IL-1β.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16605,"journal":{"name":"Journal of oral rehabilitation","volume":"52 9","pages":"1489-1495"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/joor.14049","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144199427","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Age-Related Changes in Tongue Strength and Endurance in Individuals With Obstructive Sleep Apnea","authors":"Anpin Ni, Grace Hao, Sin-Yi Chou, Shiuan-Chih Chen, Yu-Jung Chang","doi":"10.1111/joor.13989","DOIUrl":"10.1111/joor.13989","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent sleep-related breathing disorder often associated with various health complications. This study investigated the impact of age on tongue function in OSA patients.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Study involved 214 participants (48.14 ± 16.29 years) categorised by OSA status (185 non-OSA, 29 OSA) and age groups: young adults (18–39 years), middle-aged (40–59 years) and older adults (> 59 years). Tongue function measures included anterior and posterior maximum isometric pressure (MIP<sub>ant</sub>, MIP<sub>post</sub>) and anterior and posterior tongue endurance (End<sub>ant</sub>, End<sub>post</sub>) using the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Tongue function was higher in the OSA group compared to the non-OSA group. Significant differences were observed in middle-aged adults for MIP<sub>ant</sub> (<i>p</i> = 0.018, Cohen's <i>d</i> = 0.60) and MIP<sub>post</sub> (<i>p</i> = 0.003, Cohen's <i>d</i> = 0.90). Significant differences in tongue endurance were found in younger adults for End<sub>post</sub> (<i>p</i> = 0.004, <i>r</i> = 0.35). Both groups experienced a decline in tongue function in individuals over 59 years, with the non-OSA group showing a significant age-related decline. However, no significant differences in tongue function across ages were found within the OSA group, but medium and large effects were indicated.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Age appears to influence tongue strength and endurance in both groups, with OSA patients showing slightly higher values overall. Our findings suggest that reduced tongue function may not be a primary factor in OSA pathophysiology. Further studies are warranted to explore the implications of tongue muscle function in OSA management and intervention strategies.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16605,"journal":{"name":"Journal of oral rehabilitation","volume":"52 10","pages":"1819-1828"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144199426","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Maximum Muscle Output and Electromyographic Activity of Masticatory Muscles in Persons With Parkinson's Disease. A Case–Control Study","authors":"Sara Baram, Carsten Eckhart Thomsen, Esben Boeskov Øzhayat, Merete Karlsborg, Merete Bakke","doi":"10.1111/joor.14044","DOIUrl":"10.1111/joor.14044","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Parkinson's disease (PD) affects the motor system of the body; however, there is limited understanding of how the disease impacts the complex interaction of the masticatory muscles.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The purpose of this study is to investigate the maximum muscle output of the masticatory muscles during natural functions.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This clinical case–control study included persons with PD and age- and gender-matched controls without PD. The masticatory muscle output was evaluated by bite force and bilateral surface electromyography. Electromyographic recordings were conducted from the anterior temporal, masseter and digastric muscles during chewing and maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) during maximal intercuspal biting (MVC biting) and maximal jaw opening (MVC opening). Statistical analyses included χ<sup>2</sup>-test, Mann–Whitney <i>U</i> test and Spearman's rank correlation analysis (significance level <i>p</i> < 0.05).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The study included 20 persons with PD (median age: 68.5 years) and 20 persons without PD (median age: 67 years). No significant differences were found between the groups in terms of demographics, teeth present, or bite force measurements. The activity in the masseter muscle was significantly lower in the PD group during MVC biting. The PD group utilised 82% of their masseter muscle MVC during chewing, whereas the control group used 49% of theirs. Additionally, a negative correlation was observed between the severity of PD and the bite force and digastric muscle activity during MVC opening.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>These findings indicate that PD may alter the activity patterns of the masticatory muscles during function. This new understanding can be utilised to design targeted interventions aimed at improving orofacial function for this patient group.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16605,"journal":{"name":"Journal of oral rehabilitation","volume":"52 10","pages":"1829-1838"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/joor.14044","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144208782","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}