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Edentulous orodyskinesia.

W C Koller

    Annals of Neurology
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Tooth loss may contribute to orofacial dyskinesias in edentulous patients. This study found oral movements in 16% of edentulous individuals, often years after tooth extraction.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Gerontology
    • Oral Medicine

    Background:

    • Orofacial dyskinesias, characterized by involuntary movements of the face, mouth, and jaw, can significantly impact quality of life.
    • Edentulism, the condition of being toothless, is common in the elderly population and may be associated with neurological changes.
    • The relationship between tooth loss and the development of orofacial dyskinesias requires further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence of orofacial dyskinesias in edentulous patients.
    • To explore the potential association between tooth extraction history and the onset of oral involuntary movements.
    • To assess the functional impact of these movements in the affected population.

    Main Methods:

    • A cohort of 75 edentulous patients (mean age 62 years) was screened for orofacial dyskinesias.

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  • Data on tooth extraction history, denture status, and movement characteristics were collected.
  • A control group of 75 elderly individuals without tooth extractions was also examined.

    • Main Results:

    • 16% (12 of 75) of edentulous patients exhibited orofacial dyskinesias, with tooth extraction occurring an average of 12 years prior to movement onset.
    • Half of the patients with dyskinesias were not wearing dentures, compared to 9.5% of edentulous patients without dyskinesias.
    • No oral dyskinesias were observed in the control group of 75 elderly individuals who had not undergone tooth extractions.

    Conclusions:

    • Edentulism and a history of tooth extraction may be risk factors for developing orofacial dyskinesias in older adults.
    • The absence of dentures in a significant proportion of affected individuals suggests a potential link between edentulism and movement disorders.
    • Further research is warranted to elucidate the underlying mechanisms connecting tooth loss and orofacial dyskinesias.