Orofacial pain and oral health-related quality of life in woodwind and cello musicians in German orchestras: an online based questionnaire study
Abstract Background Occupational factors and the type of instrument played may influence physical and psychological health, affecting oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). This study assessed the prevalence of orofacial pain, sleep bruxism, stress, and OHRQoL among woodwind musicians (oboe,...
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| description | Abstract Background Occupational factors and the type of instrument played may influence physical and psychological health, affecting oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). This study assessed the prevalence of orofacial pain, sleep bruxism, stress, and OHRQoL among woodwind musicians (oboe, flute, clarinet, bassoon) in German professional orchestras, compared to cellists. Methods A standard online questionnaire was sent to all 129 German professional orchestras. Orofacial pain, stress, and sleep-related issues in the past 30 days were evaluated. The German version of the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14) assessed OHRQoL. Logistic and linear regression analyses were performed (statistical significance p < 0.05). Results A total of 243 musicians were included. Orofacial pain was reported by 35.8%, sleep bruxism by 63.0%, and stress by 88.9% of the participant. Orofacial pain was significantly associated with female gender (p = 0.027; odds ratio [OR] = 2.09, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.09–4.02), frequent sleep bruxism (p = 0.013; OR = 2.65, 95%-CI: 1.23–5.69), frequent stress (p = 0.002; OR = 3.19, 95%-CI: 1.53–6.63), and difficulties initiating sleep after evening shifts (p = 0.003; OR = 2.90, 95%-CI: 1.45–5.80), but not with the instrument played. OHIP-14 scores did not differ significantly between instrument groups (p = 0.629), but correlated with orofacial pain (p < 0.001), sleep bruxism (p < 0.001), stress (p = 0.002), and sleep difficulties (p = 0.040). Conclusions Orofacial pain and sleep bruxism are common among professional musicians, with stress-related factors playing a more significant role than the instrument played. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT06618898, 27.09.2024. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-5d701b2d0c4c4c5eb898ff2aa68b0d7c2025-08-20T02:05:42ZengBMCJournal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology1745-66732025-06-012011910.1186/s12995-025-00467-4Orofacial pain and oral health-related quality of life in woodwind and cello musicians in German orchestras: an online based questionnaire studyFelix Marschner0Armin Sokolowski1Alwin Sokolowski2Jana Biermann3Annette Wiegand4Department of Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology and Cariology, University Medical Center GöttingenDivison of Restorative Dentistry, Periodontology and Prosthodontics, Department of Dental Medicine and Oral Health, Medical University of GrazDivison of Restorative Dentistry, Periodontology and Prosthodontics, Department of Dental Medicine and Oral Health, Medical University of GrazDepartment of Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology and Cariology, University Medical Center GöttingenDepartment of Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology and Cariology, University Medical Center GöttingenAbstract Background Occupational factors and the type of instrument played may influence physical and psychological health, affecting oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). This study assessed the prevalence of orofacial pain, sleep bruxism, stress, and OHRQoL among woodwind musicians (oboe, flute, clarinet, bassoon) in German professional orchestras, compared to cellists. Methods A standard online questionnaire was sent to all 129 German professional orchestras. Orofacial pain, stress, and sleep-related issues in the past 30 days were evaluated. The German version of the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14) assessed OHRQoL. Logistic and linear regression analyses were performed (statistical significance p < 0.05). Results A total of 243 musicians were included. Orofacial pain was reported by 35.8%, sleep bruxism by 63.0%, and stress by 88.9% of the participant. Orofacial pain was significantly associated with female gender (p = 0.027; odds ratio [OR] = 2.09, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.09–4.02), frequent sleep bruxism (p = 0.013; OR = 2.65, 95%-CI: 1.23–5.69), frequent stress (p = 0.002; OR = 3.19, 95%-CI: 1.53–6.63), and difficulties initiating sleep after evening shifts (p = 0.003; OR = 2.90, 95%-CI: 1.45–5.80), but not with the instrument played. OHIP-14 scores did not differ significantly between instrument groups (p = 0.629), but correlated with orofacial pain (p < 0.001), sleep bruxism (p < 0.001), stress (p = 0.002), and sleep difficulties (p = 0.040). Conclusions Orofacial pain and sleep bruxism are common among professional musicians, with stress-related factors playing a more significant role than the instrument played. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT06618898, 27.09.2024.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12995-025-00467-4MusicianOrchestraOrofacial painQuality of lifeStressSleep disorder |
| spellingShingle | Felix Marschner Armin Sokolowski Alwin Sokolowski Jana Biermann Annette Wiegand Orofacial pain and oral health-related quality of life in woodwind and cello musicians in German orchestras: an online based questionnaire study Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology Musician Orchestra Orofacial pain Quality of life Stress Sleep disorder |
| title | Orofacial pain and oral health-related quality of life in woodwind and cello musicians in German orchestras: an online based questionnaire study |
| title_full | Orofacial pain and oral health-related quality of life in woodwind and cello musicians in German orchestras: an online based questionnaire study |
| title_fullStr | Orofacial pain and oral health-related quality of life in woodwind and cello musicians in German orchestras: an online based questionnaire study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Orofacial pain and oral health-related quality of life in woodwind and cello musicians in German orchestras: an online based questionnaire study |
| title_short | Orofacial pain and oral health-related quality of life in woodwind and cello musicians in German orchestras: an online based questionnaire study |
| title_sort | orofacial pain and oral health related quality of life in woodwind and cello musicians in german orchestras an online based questionnaire study |
| topic | Musician Orchestra Orofacial pain Quality of life Stress Sleep disorder |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12995-025-00467-4 |
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