Influence of tooth position on wind instrumentalists’ performance and embouchure comfort

Autor: F. R. U. Berkhout, G.A. van der Weijden, R. B. Kuitert, F N van der Weijden
Rok vydání: 2018
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Zdroj: van der Weijden, F N, Kuitert, R B, Berkhout, F R U & van der Weijden, G A 2018, ' Influence of tooth position on wind instrumentalists’ performance and embouchure comfort : A systematic review ', Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics, vol. 79, no. 3, pp. 205-218 . https://doi.org/10.1007/s00056-018-0128-2
Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics
ISSN: 1615-6714
1434-5293
DOI: 10.1007/s00056-018-0128-2
Popis: Purpose To systematically search the scientific literature concerning the influence of tooth position on wind instrumentalists’ performance and embouchure comfort. Methods The PubMed, Cochrane, and Embase databases were searched up to November 2017. The main orthodontic journals were searched for papers older than the inception date of PubMed. Grey literature was sought via Google Scholar. Eligible studies were critically appraised and analysed. Results The searches retrieved 54 papers. Only two met the inclusion criteria. Searching the orthodontic journals and Google Scholar resulted in two additional eligible studies. All four studies had a cross-sectional design. The sample sizes ranged from 20–100 participants, varying from children to professional musicians. Because of a large heterogeneity in outcome variables, no meta-analysis could be performed. Descriptive analysis shows that there are indications that tooth irregularities have a negative influence on embouchure comfort and performance of a wind instrument player. A large overjet may impede the embouchure of brass musicians and may have a negative influence on trumpet player performance. A wide jaw form seems more beneficial to trumpet player performance than a small jaw form. Furthermore, players of all types of wind instruments can experience embouchure difficulties from extreme spacing or an open bite. Conclusion Tooth position can influence musical performance and embouchure comfort of wind instrumentalists. A Class I relationship without malocclusion seems appropriate for every type of wind instrument. The more extreme the malocclusion, the greater the interference with wind instrumentalists’ performance and embouchure comfort. Evidence however is limited. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1007/s00056-018-0128-2) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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