@article{ref1,
title="Prevalence of temporomandibular dysfunction in a group of scuba divers",
journal="British journal of sports medicine",
year="2004",
author="Aldridge, R. D. and Fenlon, M. R.",
volume="38",
number="1",
pages="69-73",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) has been reported to be a common problem in divers, with a prevalence of up to 68%. No evidence for this is available. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the prevalence of TMD in divers. METHOD: Sixty three subjects were asked to retrospectively complete a questionnaire on symptoms of TMD after diving in warm and cold water areas and in daily life. RESULTS: The prevalence of TMD was greater in female divers. The prevalence of TMD while diving was about 26%, comparable to that experienced in daily life. CONCLUSION: Improvements in mouthpiece design and lighter demand valves mean that TMD is now probably exacerbated by diving rather than caused by it.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0306-3674",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}