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Trismus in head and neck cancer patients [PDF]
, 2020 Trismus, a restricted mouth opening, is common among head and neck cancer patients. Head and neck cancer patients experience trismus as one of the three most burdensome side-effects after their cancer treatment.
van der Geer, Joyce
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Treating radiation-induced trismus in head and neck cancer;Exercise intervention and risk structures [PDF]
, 2015 The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate the incidence of trismus in head and neck cancer (HNC) and to assess the treatment of radiation-induced trismus with a structured jaw exercise program using jaw mobilising devices. Furthermore the aim was
Pauli, Nina
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Comparison of Clinical Efficacy of Bromelain with Paracetamol on Postoperative Sequelae after Surgical Removal of Impacted Mandibular Third Molar: A Split-mouth Randomised Clinical Study [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2023 Introduction: The most frequent oral and maxillofacial surgical operation carried out in an outpatient setting is the surgical extraction of impacted mandibular third molars. The removal of impacted mandibular third molars involves surgical trauma in
Ananya Mittal +6 more
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2020 Summary:. Trismus is a known complication following treatment of oral and oropharyngeal cancers, with radiation therapy reported as a known risk factor for its development.
Oriana Cohen, MD +2 more
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The Device of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Sheet for Trismus Caused by Bilateral Mandible Fractures
Case Reports in Dentistry, 2021 Trismus is commonly caused by temporomandibular joint disorders and maxillofacial fractures. We report the case of a 62-year-old woman with trismus and difficulty in mastication caused by bilateral mandibular fractures.
Yoshiaki Ihara +6 more
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Predictors for trismus in patients receiving radiotherapy [PDF]
, 2016 Background: Trismus, a restricted mouth opening in head and neck cancer patients may be caused by tumor infiltration in masticatory muscles, radiation-induced fibrosis or scarring after surgery. It may impede oral functioning severely.
Reintsema, Harry +7 more
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TRISMUS Incidence, Effects on Health-Related Quality of Life and Development of the Gothenburg Trismus Questionnaire [PDF]
, 2013 The word trismus is modern latin, derived from the greek word ”trismos” meaning ”grinding” or ”rasping”. Trismus is defined as a limitation in the mouth/jaw-opening ability due to a reduced mandible mobility.
Johnson, Joakim
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The Professional Medical Journal, 2018 Objectives: To compare trismus in surgical removal of impacted mandibularthird molar using comma incision and standard Wards incision. Study Design: Cross sectionalstudy. Setting: Dental OPD of Isra Dental College, Isra University. Period: 1st January to 30thJune 2016.
Alvina Ali Shaikh +2 more
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Novel physiotherapy appliance in the management of oral submucous fibrosis
Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology, 2021 Background: Limitation of mouth opening is one of the most common sequelae of various pathological processes leading to compromised nutritional state in addition to physical and psychological disabilities.
G V Ramachandra Reddy +2 more
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