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  • Oncology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders

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  • Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are complex conditions affecting jaw function and causing pain, influenced by psychological and environmental factors.
  • Head and neck cancer (HNC) patients undergoing radiotherapy are at risk for developing TMD.
  • Identifying predictors for TMD in HNC patients is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate patient-related factors predicting TMD development in HNC patients post-radiotherapy.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of jaw exercise as an intervention for TMD in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 58 HNC patients with squamous cell carcinoma.
  • Participants were assigned to either daily jaw mobilizer training or a control group.
  • TMD assessments, including pain and maximal incisal mouth opening, were conducted at baseline, 6, and 12 months post-radiotherapy.

Main Results:

  • Baseline myalgia was associated with TMD diagnosis; jaw exercise reduced the risk of developing myalgia.
  • Jaw exercise was linked to decreased pain levels and reduced risk of diminished maximal incisal opening post-treatment.
  • Higher baseline pain correlated with less pain at follow-ups, but jaw exercise showed a more significant protective effect.

Conclusions:

  • Jaw exercise demonstrated superior efficacy in preventing myalgic pain and preserving mouth opening compared to psychosocial factors.
  • Regular jaw training is recommended for HNC patients to mitigate TMD development and functional decline after radiotherapy.