Prevalence of maxillofacial muscle weakness in post dental retainer patients

Abstract

Background: The study's goal was to ascertain the prevalence of maxillofacial muscle weakness among dental retainer users. This study's primary focus is on how retainers affect the maxillofacial muscles. The purpose of this study is to determine how common maxillofacial muscle weakness is in patients who have received dental retainers. This study has been carried out in Karad city's Satara neighbourhood over the past six months. This study established the frequency of maxillofacial muscles. The buccinator muscle is measured as follows: 92% for a functional status, 98% for a functional state, and 7% for a weak functional condition.
Methods: The research A survey was carried out in Karad, with patients chosen at random based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Upon selection, participants were informed about the study, its methodology, and its significance; they were chosen voluntarily. Then, using a visual analogue scale to measure facial muscle discomfort, the weakening of muscles such as the masseter, buccinator, orbicularis, oris, and mentalis was examined. The results were recorded appropriately.
Result: A study found low prevalence of maxillofacial muscle weakness in post-dental retainer patients. Muscle strength increases significantly during activity. However, 46% experience pain during activity and 3% during rest. Temporary muscle fatigue is common, but persistent issues require early detection and rehabilitation to prevent complications like TMJ pain and decreased muscle strength.
Conclusion: According to this study, there is a very low prevalence of maxillofacial muscle weakness in patients who have had dental retainers. With an extremely low p-value and statistically significant observed differences, the null hypothesis is strongly rejected. Thus, it can be said that the change from rest to activity has an impact on muscular strength, with muscle strength often rising during exercise. Pain is experienced by 46% of persons when they are active and 3% when they are at rest.