Gape Angle in Asymptomatic Dogs with Normal Occlusion

2021 ◽  
pp. 089875642110124
Author(s):  
Amy Thomson ◽  
Scott Hetzel ◽  
Christopher J. Snyder
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Mouth Opening ◽  
Dental Patients ◽  
Asymptomatic Patients ◽  
Oral Pain ◽  
Normal Occlusion ◽  
Anesthetized Dogs ◽  
Interincisal Distance ◽  
Routine Physical Examination ◽  
Joint Range

This study reports the gape angle (vertical temporomandibular joint range of motion for mouth opening) in conscious and anesthetized dogs. Mouth opening was reported as an angle in this study. Additionally, conscious and anesthetized measurements were compared to see if the state of anesthesia affected this measurement in asymptomatic patients. This prospective study evaluated 165 anesthetized dogs. Patients were placed in 1 of 2 groups: dental patients or non-dental patients. Only patients who were reported by owners to be asymptomatic for oral pain were included in the study. All dogs that met inclusion criteria had the maxillary length and interincisal distance measured. There was no difference (p = 0.590) between the mean (+/-SD) gape angle of conscious 44.0o (+/- 4.1+o) and anesthetized patients 43.9o (+/- 3.9o). No difference was seen in the gape angle between dental (44.2o) and non-dental patients (43.2o) (p = 0.183), or between conscious (43.8o) and anesthetized patients (43.7o) (p = 0.610). This study suggests that a consistent gape angle of 44o exists in dogs not exhibiting overt signs of oral pain and the gape angle is easy to measure in conscious patients and may be a useful tool during routine physical examination to identify patients with restricted range of motion. Immediate clinical application of this information can be used to monitor progress of treated patients affected by disorders that cause a decreased gape angle.

scholarly journals An Analysis of the Temporomandibular Joint Range of Motion and Related Factors in Children and Adolescents

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 515
Author(s):  
YounJung Park ◽  
Taeyang Lee ◽  
Minkyeong Seog ◽  
Seong-Oh Kim ◽  
Joohee Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Mouth Opening ◽  
Close Relation ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Joint Range Of Motion ◽  
Mouth Width ◽  
Joint Range ◽  
Children Under 5

This study was designed to establish safe guidelines for pediatric dental practice regarding temporomandibular joint (TMJ) range of motion (ROM) and mouth area (MA). A total of 438 children aged 3–15 years old of homogenous ethnicity participated in the study; the distribution of participants was approximately equal (sex; n = 15; age, n = 30). Maximum mouth opening (MMO), body height, weight, and age of each participant were recorded, and the TMJ ROM including anterior and lateral movements, MA, and mouth width were documented. Males showed higher mouth width, MMO, and MA values than females. MMO and MA increased with age, height, and weight in a statistically significant manner. MMO of 40 mm is reached by the age of 5.2 years, at a height of 105.9 cm and a weight of 18.6 kg. MMO showed a moderate correlation with age, height, weight, and mouth width, and MA moderately correlated with mouth width. Anterior and lateral movements did not show any close relation to these aforementioned factors. The findings of this study suggest that forcible mouth opening over 40 mm should be more cautiously considered , especially in children shorter than 105 cm, lighter than 18 kg and in children under 5 years old.

scholarly journals Improvement of the Knee Joint Range of Motion after High Tibial Osteotomy.

1993 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 635-638
Author(s):  
Takeshi Arizono ◽  
Hideya Kawamura ◽  
Tomotaro Yamaguchi ◽  
Hiromasa Miura ◽  
Katsusada Honda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knee Joint ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
High Tibial Osteotomy ◽  
Tibial Osteotomy ◽  
Joint Range Of Motion ◽  
Joint Range

Joint Range-of-Motion Assessment

2005 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-43
Author(s):  
Robert D. Kersey
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Joint Range Of Motion ◽  
Joint Range ◽  
Motion Assessment

Comparison Of Collagen-Curcumin Blend (Collaper Rtu)With Intralesional Steroid Injections in Oral Submucous Fibrosis a Randomized, Open-Label Interventional Study.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bharat Kwatra ◽  
Manya Pahwa
Keyword(s):  
Oral Submucous Fibrosis ◽  
Mouth Opening ◽  
Burning Sensation ◽  
Current Therapy ◽  
Intralesional Injection ◽  
Complete Regression ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Tongue Protrusion ◽  
Interincisal Distance ◽  
Submucous Fibrosis

Abstract Introduction: Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSMF) is a precancerous condition characterized by limited mouth opening, burning sensation, stiffness, and blanching of the oral mucosa induced by areca nut eating. With any of the current therapy regimens, complete regression of the illness has not been accomplished in all patients. Curcumin is a yellow pigment found in curry powder that has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and pro-apoptotic properties. As a result, interventional research was conducted to determine the efficacy of Collaper RTu a proprietary collagen-curcumin based product in patients with OSMF.Setting and design: Forty patients with clinically and histologically confirmed Oral Submucous Fibrosis participated in a randomized open label interventional research. Method & materials: For the research, forty patients with clinically and histologically verified Oral Submucous Fibrosis were randomly assigned to one of two groups. The first group was given a weekly intralesional injection of 4 mg Dexamethasone and 1500 I.U Hyaluronidase, whereas the second was given two Collagen-Curcumin pills (Collaper Rtu 60mg Collagen with 100 mg Curcumin) every day for three months. On a weekly basis, the improvement of burning sensation, interincisal distance, and tongue protrusion was assessed.Results: From early to late stages, the burning feeling improved in both groups. Collaper Rtu was found to eliminate the burning feeling. In groups 1 and 2, the mean increase in interincisal distance was 3.13 mm and 1.25 mm, respectively. The interincisal distance improved significantly in both groups by the end of the first month. When compared to group 2, group 1's tongue protrusion recovered faster at the conclusion of the first month. Conclusion: Collaper RTu is useful and effective in lowering the burning feeling in people with early OSMF.

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