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Gastrointestinal symptoms and masticatory dysfunction.

P Mercier1, P Poitras

  • 1Maxillary Atrophy Clinic, St Mary's Hospital, Montreal, Canada.

Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
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Masticatory dysfunction due to mandibular ridge atrophy is linked to digestive issues. Surgical reconstruction and dental prostheses significantly improved abdominal pain and altered stool habits in patients.

Area of Science:

  • Dental Science
  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Reconstruction

Background:

  • Masticatory disturbances are common in patients with mandibular ridge atrophy.
  • Digestive symptoms are frequently reported by individuals with dental deficits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between masticatory dysfunction and digestive complaints.
  • To evaluate the impact of surgical reconstruction and dental prostheses on digestive symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic interrogation of 142 female patients for digestive symptoms.
  • Prospective evaluation of digestive symptoms post-jaw surgery and prosthesis insertion.
  • Assessment of symptom improvement one year after treatment.

Main Results:

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  • 60% of patients reported digestive complaints, including abdominal pain and altered stool transit.
  • 85% of patients with initial abdominal pain reported improvement post-surgery.
  • 64% of patients with initial stool transit alterations noted improvement.

Conclusions:

  • A high incidence of digestive complaints is associated with dental deficits.
  • Surgical correction of mandibular ridge atrophy and improved mastication can ameliorate digestive symptoms.
  • Masticatory failure may contribute to the development of digestive symptoms.