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Table 2 Prevalence of Jaw Function and Limitations Related to Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) Subtypes

From: Temporomandibular disorders and psychosocial status in osteogenesis imperfecta - a cross-sectional study

 

OI TYPE

Mild (n = 56)

Moderate-severe (n = 19)

Function

 Maximum unassisted opening (mm) (mean ± SD)

50.6 ± 8.1

46.1 ± 7.9a

 Reduced jaw opening capacity (%)

8.9

25.0*

Limitations (%)

 Chewing

6.7b

16.7a

 Drinking

0.0b

0.0a

 Exercising

0.0b

0.0a

 Eating hard foods

21.7b

44.4a

 Eating soft foods

0.0b

0.0a

 Smiling/laughing

4.4b

5.5a

 Sexual activity

2.2b

5.5a

 Cleaning teeth or face

6.7b

0.0a

 Yawning

8.9b

5.5a

 Swallowing

2.2b

0.0a

 Talking

0.0b

0.0a

 Having the usual facial appearance

0.0b

0.0a

  1. Mild: OI type 1. Moderate-severe: OI type 3 and 4
  2. Missing data: a n = 1–3; b n = 10–12
  3. *P = 0.037, Fischer’s Exact Test