Computerized Axiographic Findings in a Cohort of Migraine Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study

• Main Authors: Nikolaos Zokaris (Author), Marcus Greven (Author), Michail Tzakis (Author), Vasileios Psarras (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

Background: The objective of this work was to investigate the association between the function of the stomatognathic system and migraine presence through an instrumental functional analysis in a group of diagnosed migraine patients and a control group. Methods: This study included 50 individuals in each group. A jaw-tracking analysis was performed using Cadiax 4. Tracings of the following movements were recorded: open/close, protrusion/retrusion, mediotrusion, speech, bruxing, and mastication. The tracings were evaluated for their quantity, quality, transversal characteristics, speed, curvature pattern, and condylar stability. Results: Statistically significant differences between the groups were established for several aspects of the evaluation. Migraineurs presented with (a) higher values of mandibular lateral translation in protrusion/retrusion (<i>p</i> = 0.001), open/close (<i>p</i> = 0.031), and mastication (<i>p</i> = 0.016); (b) transient velocity losses in open/close (<i>p</i> = 0.001) and protrusive movements (<i>p</i> = 0.018); (c) a compromised condylar stability for protrusion/retrusion (<i>p</i> = 0.001) and mediotrusion (<i>p</i> = 0.003); (d) a compromised quality for protrusion/retrusion (<i>p</i> < 0.001) and mediotrusion (<i>p</i> = 0.003); and (e) a more frequent "figure-eight" curvature in open/close (<i>p</i> = 0.012). Conclusions: The importance of the stomatognathic function in migraine pathogenesis and treatment should be considered by using a patient-centered and interdisciplinary approach.

Item Description

10.3390/dj12070204
2304-6767