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Abstract
The focus of this review of literature is on orofacial anatomy and their association with the longevity of wind instrument use. The importance of how playing wind instruments creates a disadvantage for the oral cavity and therapeutic approaches to decrease the adverse effects. Using the university’s library database and PubMed, the authors performed a thorough search on the literature of our topic. Specific key terms such as wind instrumentalists, oral health, orofacial anatomy, and therapy were used to conduct our search. The searched was limited to the English language and within five years of publications. The findings acknowledged pathologically infectious microorganisms can proliferate in the mouthpiece of wind instruments, leading to diseases. The major orofacial anatomy affected by consistent use of musical instruments include salivary glands, the temporomandibular joint, and the dentition. Excessive pressure was a key factor in inflammation and damage to the hard and soft orofacial tissues. Furthermore, the reviewed literature revealed embouchure is vital to understanding a musicians oral health necessities. Developments in dentistry have been able to establish treatment in many cases for prosthodontic care and treatment plans for others wind instrumentalists so they have a chance to continue their passion with comfort and health.
Publication Date
2019
Keywords
Wind instrumentalists, oral health, orofacial anatomy, embouchure, therapy, Wind playing, Orofacial anatomy, Therapy, Dental complications, Wind instrumentalists, TMJ, TMD, Occupational disease
Disciplines
Dental Hygiene
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
Dr. Joan Pellegrini
Dental Hygiene Student Scholarship
Date of Submission
April 2019