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{"title":"Association between subjective orthodontic treatment need, oral health-related quality of life, and occlusal deviations in a cohort of 17-year-old adolescents in Finland.","authors":"Heidi Arponen, Eija Latvakoski, Linnea Närhi, Anna-Sofia Silvola","doi":"10.2340/aos.v84.43565","DOIUrl":"10.2340/aos.v84.43565","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To investigate the relationship between self-perceived orthodontic treatment need, satisfaction with dental esthetics and occlusion, oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), occlusal deviations, and orthodontic treatment history of 17-year-olds.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>Clinical examination and standardized questionnaire were completed by 108 adolescents from two municipal clinics. OHRQoL was measured with the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) and malocclusion severity using the Peer Assessment Rating (PAR) Index. Associations between the variables were analyzed with Spearman's rank correlation and linear regression.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the participants, 55% had either undergone orthodontic treatment or were in treatment. The level of self-perceived treatment need was low and satisfaction with esthetics and functionality of occlusion high. Painful aching in the mouth was the most reported OHIP item, followed by self-consciousness. Subjective treatment need and PAR correlated positively (rs(95) = 0.389, p < 0.001), whereas the OHIP score and PAR score showed no association. Subjective treatment need, satisfaction, or treatment history did not predict the OHIP score.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Majority of the adolescents were satisfied with their dental esthetics and occlusal function irrespective of past orthodontic treatment history. OHRQoL was poorer in adolescents with subjective orthodontic treatment need. Those with the greatest subjective treatment need had the most severe malocclusion.</p>","PeriodicalId":7313,"journal":{"name":"Acta Odontologica Scandinavica","volume":"84 ","pages":"232-240"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12153200/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143959735","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comments on oral lesions and disorders and their prevalence arising from the use of illicit drugs in a prison population.","authors":"Manas Bajpai","doi":"10.2340/aos.v84.43601","DOIUrl":"10.2340/aos.v84.43601","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7313,"journal":{"name":"Acta Odontologica Scandinavica","volume":"84 ","pages":"250"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12153201/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144075279","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Plasma levels of immune system activation markers Neopterin and Kynurenine-to-Tryptophan Ratio, and oral health among community-dwelling adults in Norway: a population-based, cohort study.","authors":"Sarala Banjara, Ellen Berggreen, Jannicke Igland, Anne-Kristine Åstrøm, Øivind Midttun, Dagmar Bunæs, Gerhard Sulo","doi":"10.2340/aos.v84.43535","DOIUrl":"10.2340/aos.v84.43535","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Periodontitis is a condition characterised by inflammation. Neopterin and kynurenine-to-tryptophan ratio (KTR) are markers of immune system activation in response to inflammation whose elevated levels are linked to higher incidence and poorer prognosis of various systemic diseases. Their potential association with oral health remains underexplored. The aim of this study was to prospectively investigate the associations between these biomarkers and periodontal health status among community-dwelling adults in Hordaland County, Norway.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Neopterin and KTR were measured in 1,298 participants of the Hordaland Health Study, 1997-1999. Information on oral health indicators was obtained from the 'Hordaland-Oral Health Survey', 2020-2022. Ordinal logistic regression and negative binomial regression were used to explore the association between biomarkers and periodontitis, tooth loss, and current inflammation (extend of sites with pocket depth ≥4mm and bleeding on probing) and odds ratios (OR) and incidence rate ratios (IRR), along with respective 95% confidence intervals (CI) were reported.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>No association was found between biomarker levels and periodontitis [neopterin: OR = 0.96, 95% CI: 0.69-1.33 for fourth (Q4) vs. first quartile (Q1); KTR: OR = 0.85, 95% CI: 0.61-1.18 for Q4 vs. Q1], tooth loss [neopterin: IRR = 1.00, 95% CI: 0.94-1.06 for Q4 vs. Q1; KTR: IRR = 0.97, 95% CI: 0.91-1.03 for Q4 vs. Q1) or extend of inflammation [neopterin: OR = 0.87, 95% CI: 0.70-1.09 for Q4 vs. Q1; KTR: OR = 0.98, 95% CI: 0.78-1.23 for Q4 vs. Q1].</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Plasma levels of neopterin and KTR were not prospectively associated with periodontal health and number of missing teeth.</p>","PeriodicalId":7313,"journal":{"name":"Acta Odontologica Scandinavica","volume":"84 ","pages":"218-225"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12095943/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143959562","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Is there an association between superoxide dismutase gene polymorphisms, antioxidants in oxidative stress pathway, and oral health-related quality of life after root canal treatment?","authors":"Ludmila Da Silva Guimarães, Erlange Andrade Borges da Silva, Juliana Miranda Bonelli, Heitor Ganier Ribeiro, Alice Corrêa Silva-Sousa, Manoel Damião Sousa-Neto, Erika Calvano Küchler, Lívia Azeredo Alves Antunes, Fernanda Signorelli Calazans, Leonardo Santos Antunes","doi":"10.2340/aos.v84.43426","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2340/aos.v84.43426","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate the association between genetic polymorphisms in SOD2 and SOD3 and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL).  Material and methods: The cohort study included 109 participants, all of whom underwent root canal treatment on a single-rooted maxillary or mandibular tooth with asymptomatic periapical periodontitis. The OHRQoL was assessed using the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 at three intervals: prior to root canal treatment (T0), 7 (T7), and 30 (T30) days post-treatment. Genomic DNA was extracted from buccal cells for genotyping of polymorphisms in SOD2 (rs5746136, rs4880, and rs10370) and SOD3 (rs2855262 and rs13306703) using real-time PCR. Both Univariate and Multivariate Poisson Regression analyses were conducted, with p < 0.05 indicating statistical significance.  Results: The rs2855262 polymorphism in the SOD3 gene showed a significant difference in the functional limitation domain in both codominant (p = 0.037) and recessive (p = 0.040) models. The rs13306703 polymorphism in SOD3 demonstrated a significant difference in physical pain [in codominant (p = 0.001) and recessive (p < 0.001) models], psychological discomfort [in codominant (p = 0.002) and recessive (p = 0.002) models], handicap [in codominant (p = 0.011) and dominant (p = 0.015) models], and total score [in codominant (p = 0.011) and recessive (p = 0.007) models]. In the Multivariate Poisson Regression analysis, SOD2 (rs5746136) was associated with the psychological disability domain [in codominant (p = 0.049) and recessive (p = 0.040) models] and SOD3 (rs13306703), in the handicap domain [in codominant (p = 0.028) and dominant (p = 0.037) models].  Conclusions: Genetic polymorphisms in SOD2 and SOD3 genes can influence the OHRQoL response in patients with asymptomatic periapical periodontitis.</p>","PeriodicalId":7313,"journal":{"name":"Acta Odontologica Scandinavica","volume":"84 ","pages":"191-200"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12056317/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143957908","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Changes in the electromyographic activity of masticatory muscles in patients undergoing bimaxillary surgery.","authors":"Ali Kağan Özen, İsmail Ceylan","doi":"10.2340/aos.v84.43408","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2340/aos.v84.43408","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this study is to investigate short-term changes in the electromyographic (EMG) activity of masticatory muscles in individuals with skeletal Class III malocclusion undergo double-jaw orthognathic surgery.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>In patients with skeletal Class III anomaly, EMG activity changes in the anterior temporalis and masseter muscles were measured before T0 and at 3 (T1) and 6 (T2) months after bimaxillary orthognathic surgery. Recordings were obtained using the 'MP100' device and circular Ag-AgCl electrodes during closure, clenching, chewing and swallowing. Data from 26 individuals (12 males, 14 females) with a mean age of 21.7 years were analysed using the Friedman test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A significant decrease was observed in the right/left masseter muscles during clenching/chewing from T1 to T0 (right and left masseter clenching: p < 0.001, left masseter chewing: p < 0.01, right masseter chewing: p < 0.05), while a significant increase was noted in the right masseter's clenching function from T2 to T1 (p < 0.01). The EMG activity of the right anterior temporal muscle decreased during clenching at T1-T0 (p < 0.001), increased at T2-T1 (p < 0.05), and decreased during chewing/swallowing at T1-T0 (chewing: p < 0.001, swallowing: p < 0.05) and T2-T0 (p < 0.05). The left anterior temporal muscle showed decreased EMG activity during clenching at T1-T0 (p < 0.001), increased at T2-T1 (p < 0.05), and decreased during chewing at T1-T0 (p < 0.001). During swallowing, a decrease was observed at T2-T0 (p < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Partial changes in EMG activity were observed during some functions in the 3-month period; however, no significant overall change was recorded in the 6-month period.</p>","PeriodicalId":7313,"journal":{"name":"Acta Odontologica Scandinavica","volume":"84 ","pages":"182-190"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12056318/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144058282","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dental anxiety and empathy among undergraduate oral health students in Norway, South Africa and Namibia.","authors":"Faheema Kimmie-Dhansay, Ann Catrin Høyvik, Ahmed Bhayat, Faezah Hussain, Arannikah Karunakaran, Besime Kaya, Pagollang Motloba, Cathrine Malau, John Rutabanzibwa, Shenuka Singh, Vivienne Wilson, Ingvild Johnsen Brusevold","doi":"10.2340/aos.v84.43424","DOIUrl":"10.2340/aos.v84.43424","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose/objectives: </strong>Dental anxiety is a common type of fear that can complicate dental treatment. The dental practitioner is crucial in both treating dental fear and anxiety as well as prevent it from arising. The ability to feel empathy is important in that matter. The dental practitioner's own level of dental anxiety can possibly affect his or her ability to treat patients in an empathetic manner. The aim of this study was to assess and examine the relationship between level of empathy and dental anxiety in undergraduate oral healthcare students from Namibia, South Africa and Norway.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was performed. Questionnaires were distributed, and responses were analyzed anonymously. Dental anxiety was assessed using Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS), and empathy level was assessed using Toronto Empathy Questionnaire (TEQ). Data were presented as means or medians and analyzed using a linear regression model in STATA with a 5% level of significance.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The response rate was 16.0%, and 298 completed questionnaires were received. MDAS was low in all groups (medians 7-10), however, significantly lower in Norway compared to Namibia and South Africa. The mean TEQ score was 46.8 in Namibia, 47.5 in South Africa and 50.4 in Norway, all above average empathy levels but significantly higher in Norway than in Namibia and South Africa.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Oral healthcare students in Africa and Norway showed high empathy and low dental anxiety, which is reassuring for future oral health care professionals.</p>","PeriodicalId":7313,"journal":{"name":"Acta Odontologica Scandinavica","volume":"84 ","pages":"174-181"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12020430/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143810185","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Self-reported oral health and oral health-related quality of life among older adults receiving home care services in South-eastern Norway.","authors":"Hero Ibrahim Hassan, Marte-Mari Uhlen-Strand, Vibeke Ansteinsson, Ragnhild Hellesø, Ewa A Sz Hovden, Rasa Skudutyte-Rysstad","doi":"10.2340/aos.v84.43425","DOIUrl":"10.2340/aos.v84.43425","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To map self-reported oral health status, oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), and associated factors among older adults receiving home care services (HCS) in south-eastern Norway.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>For this cross-sectional study, older adult users of HCS, aged ≥ 65 years were interviewed using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Information about demographics, number of medicines, and Activity of Daily Living (ADL-score) was obtained. Self-reported oral health status and subjective dry mouth (Summated Xerostomia Inventory-Duch version, SXI-D) were assessed. OHRQoL was measured using Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 116 participants (mean age 83 years), 52.6% were female. Half of the participants reported missing < 5 of their natural teeth and 6.9% were edentulous. Pain and discomfort were reported by 16.4%, and subjective dry mouth was common (40.7%). Poor oral health status was reported by 8.6%, and experiencing problems or discomfort fairly often or very often was reported by 20.7%. Good self-perceived oral health was reported by 61%. Younger (< 75 years) and less dependent (ADL < 2) individuals and those missing ≥ 5 natural teeth reported a negative impact on OHRQoL more often.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Half of older adults receiving HCS in Norway retain most of their natural teeth, few are edentulous and xerostomia is common. Younger and less dependent individuals and those missing ≥ 5 natural teeth reported a negative impact on OHRQoL more often.</p>","PeriodicalId":7313,"journal":{"name":"Acta Odontologica Scandinavica","volume":"84 ","pages":"165-173"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12020431/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143810189","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Application of machine learning in dentistry: insights, prospects and challenges.","authors":"Lin Wang, Yanyan Xu, Weiqian Wang, Yuanyuan Lu","doi":"10.2340/aos.v84.43345","DOIUrl":"10.2340/aos.v84.43345","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Machine learning (ML) is transforming dentistry by setting new standards for precision and efficiency in clinical practice, while driving improvements in care delivery and quality.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This review: (1) states the necessity to develop ML in dentistry for the purpose of breaking the limitations of traditional dental technologies; (2) discusses the principles of ML-based models utilised in dental clinical practice and care; (3) outlines the application respects of ML in dentistry; and (4) highlights the prospects and challenges to be addressed.</p><p><strong>Data and sources: </strong>In this narrative review, a comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Xplore databases.  Conclusions: Machine Learning has demonstrated significant potential in dentistry with its intelligently assistive function, promoting diagnostic efficiency, personalised treatment plans and related streamline workflows. However, challenges related to data privacy, security, interpretability, and ethical considerations were highly urgent to be addressed in the next review, with the objective of creating a backdrop for future research in this rapidly expanding arena.  Clinical significance: Development of ML brought transformative impact in the fields of dentistry, from diagnostic, personalised treatment plan to dental care workflows. Particularly, integrating ML-based models with diagnostic tools will significantly enhance the diagnostic efficiency and precision in dental surgeries and treatments.</p>","PeriodicalId":7313,"journal":{"name":"Acta Odontologica Scandinavica","volume":"84 ","pages":"145-154"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11971948/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143717683","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of periodontal treatment on periodontal status in Finland: a register-based study.","authors":"Anna Haukka, Minna Kaila, Jari Haukka, Anna Maria Heikkinen","doi":"10.2340/aos.v84.43232","DOIUrl":"10.2340/aos.v84.43232","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This register-based follow-up study investigated periodontal status after periodontal treatment (PT) based on need following oral health examination (OHE).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A total of 42,533 adults aged 18-89 years receiving OHE in the public oral health clinics of the City of Helsinki in 2009 were included. Dentists recorded periodontal status by the Community Periodontal Index (CPI), and determined the individual recall interval (IRI). Follow-up OHE between 2010 and 2015 was performed for 16,040 adults based on IRI or later. Outcome of interest was change of CPI during follow-up and was modelled with proportional odds model for each sextant separately. Results were reported as odds ratios (ORs).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Signs of periodontal disease were present in 95% of the study population. Symptoms of periodontitis (CPI score 3 or 4) were observed in 24% of patients. In models, PT indicated better outcome in all six sextants and in sextant 5 after one treatment (OR 5.05, 95% confidence interval [CI] 4.53-5.63). A poorer outcome was observed in patients with diabetes or severe mental disorders and in men.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The study population had a high prevalence of periodontal diseases. Men and patients with diabetes or severe mental disorders should be specifically targeted by dentists.</p>","PeriodicalId":7313,"journal":{"name":"Acta Odontologica Scandinavica","volume":"84 ","pages":"128-136"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11971947/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143655900","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dimensionality of the Fonseca Anamnestic Index and validation of its short-form derivative.","authors":"Adrian Ujin Yap, Indrayadi Gunardi, Darren Zong Ru Lee, Carolina Marpaung","doi":"10.2340/aos.v84.42960","DOIUrl":"10.2340/aos.v84.42960","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Recently, the Short-Form Fonseca Anamnestic Index (SFAI) was shown to have high diagnostic accuracy when compared to the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) in patient samples. This study investigated the dimensionality of the parent instrument (Fonseca Anamnestic Index [FAI]) and validated its main component using Rasch analysis in non-patient populations.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>FAI data from a total of 901 participants from Singapore and Indonesia with a mean age 19.30 ± 1.48 years (65.0% women) were examined. Of these, 53.8% were FAI positive and 46.2% were FAI negative. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was performed to extract the main component of the FAI using an eigenvalue > 1.0 and direct oblimin rotation with item loading of > 0.40. Rasch analysis was subsequently carried out on the items of the main component.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The FAI was found to be multidimensional with the main component involving items F1, F2, F3, F6, and F7 which were the items of the SFAI. The SFAI had moderate internal consistency (Cronbach alpha = 0.63) and fitted the Rasch model with person and item infit/outfit mean square (MnSq) values of 0.98/0.96 and 1.00/0.96 logits respectively. The infit/outfit MnSq of the SFAI items ranged from 0.82 to 1.06 logits with Item F2 (side-movement difficulty) being the most difficult and item F3 (muscle pain) the easiest.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The FAI is multidimensional with the main component comprising the five items of the SFAI that fitted the Rasch model. With its good Rasch validity, separation, and reliability, the SFAI is a promising tool for TMD screening.</p>","PeriodicalId":7313,"journal":{"name":"Acta Odontologica Scandinavica","volume":"84 ","pages":"137-144"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11971946/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143655811","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}