Oromandibular dystonia after dental treatments: a report of two cases.
10.5125/jkaoms.2012.38.6.379
- Author:
Soo Mi JANG
1
;
Yeong Cheol CHO
;
Iel Yong SUNG
;
Sun Young KIM
;
Jang Ho SON
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Ulsan University Hospital, College of Medicine, Ulsan University, Ulsan, Korea. glycerol@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Tooth extraction;
Dystonic disorders;
Jaw;
Tongue;
Focal
- MeSH:
Deglutition;
Dentures;
Dystonia;
Dystonic Disorders;
Jaw;
Mastication;
Mouth;
Muscles;
Proprioception;
Spasm;
Tongue;
Tooth Extraction
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2012;38(6):379-383
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Oromandibular dystonia (OMD) is a rare focal form of dystonia caused by prolonged muscles spasms in the mouth, face, and jaw. OMD can develop after dental treatment, as poorly aligned dentures or multiple tooth extraction may cause an impairment of proprioception in the oral cavity, leading to the subsequent development of dystonia. These repetitive involuntary jaw movements may interfere with chewing, swallowing, and speaking. We report here two cases of OMD after dental procedures.
