Headache and jaw locking comorbidity with daytime sleepiness
American Journal of Dentistry
|August 11, 2016
Summary
Headaches and jaw locking are common with excessive daytime sleepiness. This study found that craniofacial pain symptoms, particularly jaw dysfunction, predict higher sleepiness scores.
Area of Science:
- Investigates the intersection of craniofacial pain and sleep disorders.
- Focuses on the relationship between pain symptoms and daytime sleepiness.
Background:
- Craniofacial pain conditions, including headaches and temporomandibular joint disorders, are prevalent.
- Daytime sleepiness significantly impacts quality of life and health outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the association between craniofacial pain symptoms and daytime sleepiness.
- To identify comorbidities and predictive factors for elevated Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) scores.
Main Methods:
- Included 1,171 patients with chronic pain or sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBDs) from 11 international centers.
- Utilized the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) and patient-reported symptoms.
- Employed descriptive statistics and regression analysis.
Main Results:
- Observed significant comorbidity between headaches and high ESS scores.
- Identified orthopedic craniofacial dysfunction (jaw locking) as a novel predictor of high ESS scores.
Conclusions:
- Craniofacial pain, especially jaw dysfunction, is strongly linked to daytime sleepiness.
- Findings highlight the importance of assessing sleepiness in patients with craniofacial pain.
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