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Published on: July 6, 2017
Comparison between logopedic and MRI findings in evaluating tongue function.
Juliane Mehnert1, Helga Landau, Axel Mussler
1Department of Orthodontics, Dentofacial Orthopedics and Pedodontics, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
Summary
Logopedic examination for tongue dysfunction shows poor agreement with MRI findings. Current diagnostic methods may not accurately reflect the clinical situation, necessitating further research.
Area of Science:
- Oral motor function assessment
- Diagnostic imaging techniques
Background:
- Logopedic examination using Kittel's method is common for diagnosing tongue dysfunction.
- Reliable parameters for confirming logopedic analysis are lacking.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) can visualize tongue resting position and movement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare logopedic findings with MRI results in evaluating tongue function.
- To determine if MRI can replace logopedic examination for diagnosis.
Main Methods:
- 56 subjects underwent logopedic examination (Kittel, 1998).
- MRI of tongue resting position (T1-weighted) and deglutition (2D-FIESTA) was performed.
- MRI analysis followed Fujiki et al. (2000).
Main Results:
- Significant differences were observed between logopedic and MRI findings.
- No significant correlations were found between logopedic outcomes and MRI measurements of tongue resting position or swallowing patterns.
Conclusions:
- There is low concordance between Kittel's logopedic method and Fujiki's MRI analysis.
- The clinical accuracy of each diagnostic approach remains uncertain.
