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Psychosexual dysfunction in patients with immobilized jaws
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology
|October 1, 1978
Summary
Jaw immobilization significantly impacts psychosexual health, causing issues like shortness of breath and altered self-image. Surgeons should counsel patients on potential sexual difficulties following jaw injury treatment.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Psychosexual Medicine
Background:
- Jaw immobilization is a common treatment for oral and maxillofacial injuries.
- The psychosexual impact of jaw immobilization is not well-documented.
Observation:
- A pilot study interviewed ten patients with immobilized jaws.
- Interviews focused on identifying and managing sexual difficulties.
Findings:
- Nine out of ten patients reported psychosexual problems.
- Common issues included dyspnea during intercourse, difficulty with oral foreplay, altered self-image, medication-induced sexual dysfunction, depression, and inability to perform oral-genital contact.
Implications:
- Patients desire pre-operative counseling regarding potential sexual dysfunction.
- Further research is needed to improve patient management and outcomes for maxillofacial trauma.