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Prevalence of temporomandibular dysfunction in a group of scuba divers
1 Kings College London, UK
2 GKT Dental Institute, London, UK
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Correspondence to:
Dr Aldridge
Prosthetics Department, Kings College London, Floor 20 Guys Tower, London Bridge, London SE1 9RT, UK; richardaldridge{at}bsac.co.uk
Background: Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) has been reported to be a common problem in divers, with a prevalence of up to 68%. No evidence for this is available.
Objective: To investigate the prevalence of TMD in divers.
Method: Sixty three subjects were asked to retrospectively complete a questionnaire on symptoms of TMD after diving in warm and cold water areas and in daily life.
Results: The prevalence of TMD was greater in female divers. The prevalence of TMD while diving was about 26%, comparable to that experienced in daily life.
Conclusion: Improvements in mouthpiece design and lighter demand valves mean that TMD is now probably exacerbated by diving rather than caused by it.
Keywords: temporomandibular dysfunction; jaw; scuba diving
Abbreviations: TMD, temporomandibular dysfunction; TMJ, temporomandibular joint
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