The Relationship between Chin Pressure and the Severity of TMD in Violin Players
Mohammad Dharma Utama, Andi Adytha M.I.R, Ike Damayanti Habar, Acing Habibie Mude, Edy Machmud, Irfan Dammar, and Vinsensia Launardo
Prosthodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
bPostgraduate Professional Education Student of Prosthodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
Abstract
Abstract Objective: This research aimed to determine the relationship between playing the violin and the severity of TMD, as well as the maximum pressure on the chin rest which is within safe limits while playing the violin, to prevent the occurrence of TMD. Methods: The 20 violin players of OSUI Mahawaditra and MYSO orchestra were undergoing the examination and interview. Measurement of the pressure on the chin rest was done by using a flexi force device that is attached to the chin, which will measure the chin pressure on the instrument (N). Results: The highest maximum pressure is 15.157 N, while the lowest maximum pressure is 0.126 N. The highest average pressure is 6.203 N and the lowest average pressure is 0.025 N. Conclusion: There is a strong relationship between chin pressure on the chin rest and TMD conditions in the violinist. There is no relationship between the frequency and duration of violin training with TMD conditions in violin players.
Keywords: Chin pressure; Temporomandibular disorders; violin players.
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