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This study assesses the impact of wind instrument practice on musicians' oral health-related quality of life and jaw function.

June 14, 2026BioMedOpen Access

Oral Health-Related Quality of Life and Maxillary Function in Wind Instrument Musicians: A Cross-Sectional Survey

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Cross-sectional survey evaluates oral health-related quality of life in musicians, highlighting ergonomic training needs.

This study assesses the impact of wind instrument practice on musicians' oral health-related quality of life and jaw function.
Cross-sectional observational study of 71 wind instrumentalists, mean age 24.16 years.
Utilized OHIP-14, JFLS, and GCPS for assessment of oral health and jaw function.
Data analyzed using SPSS with significance set at p < 0.05.
Class 1 (clarinet/saxophone) and Class 4 (transverse flute) musicians reported the worst quality of life and chronic pain.
66% of participants experienced orofacial pain, while joint sounds and jaw locking were more common in females.
Longer daily practice without relaxation significantly associated with lower quality of life and greater functional limitations.

Costa et al. (2026) studied this question.

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