oral hypofunction
Conditions
Interventions
Jaw Opening Exercise group. The exercise is performed in a sitting position with a stable torso. The subject is asked to open the mouth to the maximum extent possible, and to hold it for 10 seconds w
Sponsors
Tohoku University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Healthy or oral hypofunction volunteer subjects will be recruited if they meet the following inclusion criteria. The distinction between healthy and oral hypofunction subjects are based solely on the diagnostic criteria for oral hypofunction proposed by the Japanese Society of Gerodontology, with no specific conditions such as oral prosthetic condition. (1) Adults 20 years of age or older. (2) Those who have given written consent to participate in this study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Those who meets any of the following criteria. (1) With pain or known sensory disturbance in the craniofacial region. (2) Those who have a disease that may cause neurological impairment. (3) Those who are scheduled to undergo deficient prosthodontic treatment during the 8-week intervention period. (4) With allergies to equipment or foods used in this study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measurement of pharyngeal transit velocity of food by ultrasound device. (after 4 and 8 weeks of intervention) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Electromyographic recording of masseter muscle and suprahyoid muscle group by surface electromyography, EAT-10, Repeated salivary swallow test, Tongue pressure, Roughness sensation sensitivity. (after 4 and 8 weeks of intervention) | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactYoshihiko Ito
Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry Division of Aging and Geriatric Dentistry
Outcome results
None listed