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[Correlation between inner ear disorders and temporomandibular joint diseases]
H G Kempf1, R Roller, L Mühlbradt
1HNO-Klinik, Universität Tübingen.
HNO
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Many inner ear dysfunctions may stem from dental and temporomandibular joint issues. Treating these dentognathological problems can improve symptoms like hearing loss and tinnitus.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Dentistry
- Neurology
Context:
- Inner ear diseases present with diverse etiologies, including unknown factors.
- Existing research links ENT, orthopedic, immunological, and neurological disorders to cochleovestibular system dysfunction.
- The role of dentognathological factors and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders in inner ear dysfunction requires further investigation.
Purpose:
- To prospectively analyze the influence of dentognathological system factors and temporomandibular joint status on acute and chronic inner ear dysfunctions.
- To identify the prevalence of dental and TMJ pathologies in patients presenting with inner ear symptoms.
Summary:
- A prospective study examined 138 patients with inner ear dysfunctions (hearing loss, Ménière's disease, tinnitus).
- Dental and gnathological examinations revealed pathologies in 79.7% of patients, including temporomandibular joint syndrome (43.5%), occlusal parafunction (29%), and masticatory muscle myopathy (35%).
- Dental disorders requiring treatment were noted in 32.6% of patients.
Impact:
- The findings suggest a significant association between dentognathological disorders and inner ear dysfunction.
- Dental treatment led to symptom improvement in 56.6% of a subgroup of patients.
- A dentognathological examination is recommended for patients with inner ear dysfunctions of unknown etiology to explore potential treatment avenues.