Abstract
Abstract
Purpose
The aim of this study was to find explanatory variables for objective and patient-reported long-term masticatory functioning in patients treated with maxillomandibular fixation for unilateral condylar neck or base fractures. These outcomes were compared to healthy control subjects.
Methods
Patients treated between 1996 and 2013 were enrolled in the study. Objective measurements included the mixing ability test (MAT) for masticatory performance, and range of motion of the mandible. Patient-reported measurements included the mandibular function impairment questionnaire (MFIQ) for masticatory ability, and the visual analogue scale for pain. Healthy subjects were recruited between October 2018 and January 2019, and performed the MAT and MFIQ.
Results
Twenty-one patients and 30 healthy subjects were included. The average follow-up period was 11.67 years. In adjusted regression analysis, the amount of occlusal units (OU) was associated with the MAT (P = 0.020; R2 = 0.253) and MFIQ (P = 0.001, R2 = 0.454). The MAT outcome was similar in both groups when correcting for OU (P = 0.001; R2 = 0.201). The MFIQ was inferior in the patient group (P = 0.001).
Conclusion
Long-term masticatory performance was similar in patients with a history of condylar neck or base fracture and healthy subjects; however, masticatory ability was inferior in patients compared to healthy subjects.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Otorhinolaryngology,Oral Surgery,Surgery
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