@article{ref1,
title="Evaluation of oral-motor movements and facial mimic in patients with head and neck burns by a public service in Brazil",
journal="Clinics (Sao Paulo)",
year="2015",
author="Magnani, Dicarla Motta and Sassi, Fernanda Chiarion and Vana, Luiz Philipe Molina and Alonso, Nivaldo and Andrade, Claudia Regina Furquim de",
volume="70",
number="5",
pages="339-345",
abstract="OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to analyze the characteristics of oral-motor movements and facial mimic in patients with head and neck burns. <br><br>METHODS: An observational descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with patients who suffered burns to the head and neck and who were referred to the Division of Orofacial Myology of a public hospital for assessment and rehabilitation. Only patients presenting deep partial-thickness and full-thickness burns to areas of the face and neck were included in the study. Patients underwent clinical assessment that involved an oral-motor evaluation, mandibular range of movement assessment, and facial mimic assessment. Patients were divided into two groups: G1 - patients with deep partial-thickness burns; G2 - patients with full-thickness burns. <br><br>RESULTS: Our final study sample comprised 40 patients: G1 with 19 individuals and G2 with 21 individuals. The overall scores obtained in the clinical assessment of oral-motor organs indicated that patients with both second- and third-degree burns presented deficits related to posture, position and mobility of the oral-motor organs. Considering facial mimic, groups significantly differed when performing voluntary facial movements. Patients also presented limited maximal incisor opening. Deficits were greater for individuals in G2 in all assessments. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Patients with head and neck burns present significant deficits related to posture, position and mobility of the oral myofunctional structures, including facial movements.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1807-5932",
doi="10.6061/clinics/2015(05)06",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.6061/clinics/2015(05)06"
}