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Oral dyskinesia: a clinical overview
Pierre J Blanchet1, Pierre H Rompré, Gilles J Lavigne
1Department of Stomatology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Montreal, Canada. pierre.j.blanchet@umontreal.ca
The International Journal of Prosthodontics
|March 10, 2005
Summary
Dentists can identify oral dyskinesias, which are abnormal oral movements often linked to medications or neuropsychiatric conditions. Management requires multidisciplinary evaluation, considering prosthodontic options and drug avoidance.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Dentistry
- Gerontology
Background:
- Dentists are often the first to notice oral dyskinesias.
- Oral dyskinesias encompass a range of unusual and abnormal oral movements.
Purpose of the Study:
- Increase dental professional awareness of oral dyskinesias.
- Describe clinical features and management strategies for oral dyskinesias.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a MEDLINE search of English and French literature.
- Reviewed findings from a field study on oral dyskinesia.
Main Results:
- Involuntary movements are frequently drug-induced or linked to neuropsychiatric conditions.
- Orofacial dystonia may be triggered by dental procedures; edentulousness and ill-fitting dentures can be associated with oral stereotypes.
Conclusions:
- Multidisciplinary evaluation is recommended for oral dyskinesia patients.
- Understanding drug-induced causes can prevent unnecessary dental procedures.