Edentulous orodyskinesia

Ann Neurol. 1983 Jan;13(1):97-9. doi: 10.1002/ana.410130121.

Abstract

Twelve of 75 (16%) edentulous patients (mean age, 62 years) were found to have orofacial dyskinesias. Tooth extraction averaged 12 years before the onset of movements. No dentures were present in 50% of dyskinetic patients and in 9.5% of edentulous patients without dyskinesia. Movements of the lips, tongue, and jaw were marked in 3 patients and mild in 9. Functional disability was minimal. None of 75 elderly patients (mean age, 68 years) without tooth extractions had oral dyskinesias.

MeSH terms

  • Denture, Complete
  • Denture, Partial
  • Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced / etiology
  • Facial Muscles
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Masticatory Muscles
  • Middle Aged
  • Mouth
  • Mouth, Edentulous*
  • Movement Disorders / etiology*