学術雑誌論文

学術雑誌論文

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Oral Science International. 2024, 23(2), p. 73

Influence of tongue perception alterations on oral and maxillofacial functions of patients with malignant/premalignant tongue tumors

Wiley

英語

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2024-05-19

https://doi.org/10.1002/osi2.1257

This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Suzuki Mao, Matsunaga Kazuhide, Koyama Shihoko, et al. Influence of tongue perception alterations on oral and maxillofacial functions of patients with malignant/premalignant tongue tumors. Oral Science International 23, 73 (2024), which has been published in final form at https://doi.org/10.1002/osi2.1257. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Self-Archiving. This article may not be enhanced, enriched or otherwise transformed into a derivative work, without express permission from Wiley or by statutory rights under applicable legislation. Copyright notices must not be removed, obscured or modified. The article must be linked to Wiley’s version of record on Wiley Online Library and any embedding, framing or otherwise making available the article or pages thereof by third parties from platforms, services and websites other than Wiley Online Library must be prohibited.

Aim: This study evaluated the association between pre- and postoperative changes in tongue perception and oral and maxillofacial functions in patients with tongue tumors. Methods: A total of 19 patients with malignant/premalignant tongue tumors were included in this study. Patients were classified into two groups: the closure group, which included patients who underwent partial tongue resection and primary suture, and the flap group, which included patients who underwent less than hemiglossectomy and reconstruction with a radial forearm free flap. Tongue perception was assessed using an electrical stimulator. Perceptual thresholds for the apex, margin, and dorsum of the tongue on the nontumor and tumor sides were evaluated. Tongue movement, tongue pressure, water drinking test, gummy jelly chewing strength, and bite strength were evaluated for oral and maxillofacial function. Each parameter was examined pre- and postoperatively (1, 3, 6, and 12 months). Results: Patients with large tongue cancer had decreased bilateral tongue perception before surgery. In the flap group, postoperative perception of the tongue on the nontumor side and chewing and bite strengths tended to improve over time compared with preoperative perception and chewing and bite strengths. Conclusion: In the flap group, changes in tongue perception on the nontumor side may influence chewing function.

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Influence of tongue perception alterations on oral and maxillofacial functions of patients with malignant/premalignant tongue tumors

Wiley

英語

2024-05-19

Oral Science International

23

2

73

https://doi.org/10.1002/osi2.1257

https://hdl.handle.net/11094/95702