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Abstract：
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is defined as any functional abnormalities in different parts of the face and neck. The Mallampati index is an indicator for determining the extent of airway blockage. No study has examined the relationship between TMD and Mallampati score. Most studies have investigated the relationship between temporomandibular joint problems and sleep problems. This pilot study aimed to assess the Mallampati index scores among TMD patients.
Eighty-four people were divided into the case (based on RDC/TMD) and control groups. Demographic information, neck circumference, tongue size, Mallampati score, and other variables were asked of people. STOP-BANG and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) were also completed for each patient. Data were analyzed with Chi-square, Fisher\'s exact, and Mann-Whitney tests.
The Mallampati and PSQI questionnaire scores in the case group were significantly higher than those in the control group (p < 0.001). The results showed that larger tongue and neck circumference patients had a higher Mallampati score. Pearson correlation coefficient showed that the Mallampati score had a direct and significant relationship with body mass index and PSQI (p < 0.001).
The results of this study show that Mallampati scores were significantly higher among patients with TMD than among healthy individuals.
Eighty-four people were divided into the case (based on RDC/TMD) and control groups. Demographic information, neck circumference, tongue size, Mallampati score, and other variables were asked of people. STOP-BANG and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) were also completed for each patient. Data were analyzed with Chi-square, Fisher\'s exact, and Mann-Whitney tests.
The Mallampati and PSQI questionnaire scores in the case group were significantly higher than those in the control group (p < 0.001). The results showed that larger tongue and neck circumference patients had a higher Mallampati score. Pearson correlation coefficient showed that the Mallampati score had a direct and significant relationship with body mass index and PSQI (p < 0.001).
The results of this study show that Mallampati scores were significantly higher among patients with TMD than among healthy individuals.
摘要：
目的：颞下颌关节紊乱病（TMD）定义为面部和颈部不同部位的任何功能异常。Mallampati指数是确定气道阻塞程度的指标。没有研究检查TMD和Mallampati评分之间的关系。大多数研究调查了颞下颌关节问题与睡眠问题之间的关系。这项初步研究旨在评估TMD患者的Mallampati指数得分。
方法：84人分为病例组（基于RDC/TMD）和对照组。人口统计信息,颈围,舌头大小,Mallampati得分,和其他变量被问到的人。还为每位患者完成了STOP-BANG和匹兹堡睡眠质量指数（PSQI）。数据用卡方分析，费希尔的精确,和Mann-Whitney测试.
结果：病例组Mallampati和PSQI问卷得分明显高于对照组（p<0.001）。结果表明，较大的舌围和颈围患者的Mallampati评分较高。Pearson相关系数显示，Mallampati评分与体重指数和PSQI有直接且显着的关系（p<0.001）。
结论：这项研究的结果表明，TMD患者的Mallampati评分明显高于健康个体。
方法：84人分为病例组（基于RDC/TMD）和对照组。人口统计信息,颈围,舌头大小,Mallampati得分,和其他变量被问到的人。还为每位患者完成了STOP-BANG和匹兹堡睡眠质量指数（PSQI）。数据用卡方分析，费希尔的精确,和Mann-Whitney测试.
结果：病例组Mallampati和PSQI问卷得分明显高于对照组（p<0.001）。结果表明，较大的舌围和颈围患者的Mallampati评分较高。Pearson相关系数显示，Mallampati评分与体重指数和PSQI有直接且显着的关系（p<0.001）。
结论：这项研究的结果表明，TMD患者的Mallampati评分明显高于健康个体。
