Restricted mouth opening and its definitive management: A literature review

Kumar, Bhushan; Fernandes, Aquaviva; Sandhu, Prabhdeep Kaur

doi:10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_544_16

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“…The undetachable cheek plumper increases the size and weight of dentures, thereby compromising the retention of the dentures. In addition, excessive mediolateral width of the dentures in the region of the cheek plumper prevents insertion of the dentures for patients with microstomia [9].…”

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Management of Sunken Cheeks With Magnet-Retained Cheek Plumpers

Kunusoth¹,

Swayampakula²,

Colvenkar³

et al. 2023

Cureus

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The loss of teeth, associated with sunken lips and cheeks, has a debilitating psychological effect on a person. It is essential for clinicians to incorporate facial esthetics into their treatment plan for complete denture patients in order to improve the patients' confidence and quality of life. Cheek plumpers ensure adequate support to facial muscles, which, in turn, minimizes the appearance of wrinkles, lines, and sagging over time. This case report describes the fabrication of detachable cheek plumpers using magnets to enhance the facial esthetics of a completely edentulous patient. Magnet-retained cheek plumpers, being small and lightweight, allow ease of placement and cleaning without the addition of weight to the prosthesis.

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“…In the undetachable type, a cheek plumper is built within the denture. Its disadvantages include muscle fatigue, increased weight, which compromises retention of the denture, and limitation of use in microstomia patients [9].…”

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Management of Sunken Cheeks With Magnet-Retained Cheek Plumpers

Kunusoth¹,

Swayampakula²,

Colvenkar³

et al. 2023

Cureus

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“…However, many patients may not perceive themselves as having microstomia if they adapt well to activities like eating and maintaining oral hygiene on a subjective level, and thus may not actively seek treatment. Conversely, some patients may lead relatively normal lives but struggle with tasks such as opening their mouths wide enough for dental procedures or other treatments, which prompts them to seek therapy [ 38 ].…”

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Prevention and treatment of microstomia

Ki,

Park

2024

Arch Craniofac Surg

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The mouth, located in the lower third of the face, is a uniquely visible structure. It serves as a vital organ both aesthetically and functionally, playing a key role in speech, expression, and fundamental oral functions. Consequently, any alterations or defects in its shape, due to various causes, can lead to aesthetic and functional deficiencies. These issues may also result in challenges with social interactions and a decrease in confidence. In cases of microstomia, various surgical approaches are proposed based on the location, extent, shape, and cause of the defect, leading to numerous case reports. Plastic surgeons are proficient in oral reconstruction; however, cases of microstomia are relatively rare, which reduces their familiarity and interest in these cases. Additionally, preferences for oral size and shape vary according to factors such as geographical region and ethnicity, further complicating the functional definition of microstomia. Therefore, both subjective patient and physician judgments play crucial roles in the diagnosis and treatment of microstomia, as these may vary depending on individual and societal aspects. This review aims to classify the various causes and definitions of microstomia, as well as its non-surgical and surgical treatment options, with the goal of the treatment of this condition.

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“…Restricted mouth opening is a decrease in mouth opening, also known as trismus, which can occur in relation to oral surgery, pain, infection, temporomandibular 60 disorders, radiotherapy for head or neck cancer, trauma or neoplastic conditions (82).…”

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“…Highest level of restricted mouth opening following SRM3 is usually observed on the first postoperative day with a subsequently improvement (83). Restricted mouth opening interferes with patients' ability to eat, speak and maintaining oral hygiene (82). Linear measurement of maximal interincisal distance with a ruler or a Vernier calliper is a simple, reliable, reproducible and validated method, which has previously been used for measurements of mouth opening following SRM3 (44,45,49,50,65).…”

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Corticosteroid and cryotherapy in mandibular third molar surgery

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Restricted mouth opening and its definitive management: A literature review

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Management of Sunken Cheeks With Magnet-Retained Cheek Plumpers

Management of Sunken Cheeks With Magnet-Retained Cheek Plumpers

Prevention and treatment of microstomia

Corticosteroid and cryotherapy in mandibular third molar surgery

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