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Ishii Y, Iida T, Honda-Sakaki M, Yoshida K, Svensson P, Komiyama O. Comparison of masticatory muscle activity between young adults and elderly participants using a novel standardized bite device. J Dent 2024; 143:104887. [PMID: 38360395 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2024.104887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES Standardized bite training is required to prevent oral hypofunction in elderly individuals. We aimed to compare masticatory muscle activity between 24 young adults and 16 pre-elderly individuals during a biting task using a novel standardized bite device (BD). METHODS The BD was made of silicone rubber and included a high-force or low-force plate spring or no plate spring (dummy). The compressive stiffness of the material in each BD was measured using a texture analyzer. All participants performed a biting task 50-times at a rate of 1/s each using the three types of BDs on the right first molar. Electromyographic (EMG) activity was recorded bilaterally from the masseter and temporalis muscles. The variability of each biting training session was calculated as the coefficient of variance (CV) from the EMG activity during each biting task for each muscle. Masticatory muscle fatigue was assessed using a numerical rating scale (NRS). RESULTS Compressive stiffness was significantly different between each BD (P < 0.001). The CV and NRS scores were not significantly different between the groups. The EMG activities during each bite task in all muscles were not significantly different for any measurement item between the age groups. The EMG activities of high- and low-force BDs in the right temporalis (ipsilateral) muscle were significantly higher than those of the dummy BD (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Compressive stiffness of the BD affected EMG activity only in the ipsilateral temporalis muscle, but not in the masseter or contralateral temporalis muscles, without any age effect.
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- Yuki Ishii
- Department of Oral Function and Fixed Prosthodontics, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo, 2-870-1, Sakaecho-nishi, Matsudo, Chiba 271-8587, Japan; Section for Orofacial Pain and Jaw Function, Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Aarhus University, Denmark
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- Department of Oral Function and Fixed Prosthodontics, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo, 2-870-1, Sakaecho-nishi, Matsudo, Chiba 271-8587, Japan.
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- Department of Anatomy, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo, Japan
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- Department of Oral Function and Fixed Prosthodontics, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo, 2-870-1, Sakaecho-nishi, Matsudo, Chiba 271-8587, Japan; Section for Orofacial Pain and Jaw Function, Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Aarhus University, Denmark
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- Section for Orofacial Pain and Jaw Function, Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Aarhus University, Denmark; Scandinavian Center for Orofacial Neurosciences (SCON), Aarhus, Denmark; Faculty of Dentistry, Malmø University, Sweden
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- Department of Oral Function and Fixed Prosthodontics, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo, 2-870-1, Sakaecho-nishi, Matsudo, Chiba 271-8587, Japan
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Rashid A, Roatta S. Hemodynamic changes in the temporalis and masseter muscles during acute stress in healthy humans. Eur J Appl Physiol 2024; 124:1217-1226. [PMID: 37973651 PMCID: PMC10954966 DOI: 10.1007/s00421-023-05349-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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PURPOSE Autonomic control of orofacial areas is an integral part of the stress response, controlling functions such as pupil dilatation, salivation, and skin blood flow. However, the specific control of blood flow in head muscles during stress is unknown. This study aims to investigate the hemodynamic response of temporalis and masseter muscles in response to five different stressors. METHODS Sixteen healthy individuals were subjected to a randomized series of stressors, including cold pressor test, mental arithmetic test, apnea, isometric handgrip, and post-handgrip muscle ischemia, while in the sitting posture. Finger-pulse photoplethysmography was used to measure arterial blood pressure, heart rate, and cardiac output. Near-infrared spectroscopy was used to measure changes in tissue oxygenation and hemoglobin indices from the temporalis and masseter muscles. RESULTS All stressors effectively and significantly increased arterial blood pressure. Tissue oxygenation index significantly increased in both investigated head muscles during mental arithmetic test (temporalis: 4.22 ± 3.52%; masseter: 3.43 ± 3.63%) and isometric handgrip (temporalis: 3.45 ± 3.09%; masseter: 3.26 ± 3.07%), suggesting increased muscle blood flow. Neither the masseter nor the temporalis muscles evidenced a vasoconstrictive response to any of the stressors tested. CONCLUSION In the different conditions, temporalis and masseter muscles exhibited similar hemodynamic patterns of response, which do not include the marked vasoconstriction generally observed in limb muscles. The peculiar sympathetic control of head muscles is possibly related to the involvement of these muscles in aggressive/defensive reactions and/or to their unfavorable position with regard to hydrostatic blood levels.
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- Anas Rashid
- Lab of Integrative Physiology, Department of Neuroscience "Rita Levi Montalcini", University of Torino, Corso Raffaello 30, 10125, Torino, Italy
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- Lab of Integrative Physiology, Department of Neuroscience "Rita Levi Montalcini", University of Torino, Corso Raffaello 30, 10125, Torino, Italy.
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Cardoso AHDLS, Palinkas M, Bettiol NB, Lima PSD, Vasconcelos PBD, Xavier SP, Silva GS, Branco T, Regalo IH, Siessere S, Regalo SC. Bichectomy Surgery and EMG Masticatory Muscles Function in Adult Women: A Longitudinal Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2024; 25:207-212. [PMID: 38690691 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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AIM This longitudinal study aimed to evaluate the electromyographic activity of the masseter and temporal muscles in adult women who underwent buccal fat removal. MATERIALS AND METHODS The sample consisted of 20 healthy adult women with no temporomandibular dysfunction and normal occlusion, who were assessed before, 30, and 60 days after the surgery. The electromyographic signal of the masseter and temporal muscles was captured through mandibular tasks including rest, protrusion, right and left laterality, and maximum voluntary contraction with and without parafilm. The results obtained were tabulated and the Shapiro-Wilk normality test was performed, which indicated a normal distribution. Statistical analysis was performed using the repeated measures test (p < 0.05). RESULTS Significant differences were observed between time periods in maximum voluntary contraction for the left masseter muscle (p = 0.006) and in maximum voluntary contraction with parafilm for the right temporal (p = 0.03) and left temporal (p = 0.03) muscles. CONCLUSION Bichectomy surgery did not modify the electromyographic activity of the masseter and temporal muscles during the rest task but may have influenced variations in the electromyographic signal during different mandibular tasks after 60 days of surgery, suggesting compensatory adaptations and functional recovery. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Understanding the impact of buccal fat removal surgery on the stomatognathic system function provides insights into postoperative functional recovery and potential compensatory adaptations, guiding clinical management and rehabilitation strategies for patients undergoing such procedures. How to cite this article: Cardoso AHDLS, Palinkas M, Bettiol NB, et al. Bichectomy Surgery and EMG Masticatory Muscles Function in Adult Women: A Longitudinal Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2024;25(3):207-212.
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- Department of Basic and Oral Biology, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto of the University of São Paulo; Department of Neuroscience and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, Phone: +55 16 33150281, e-mail:
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- Department of Basic and Oral Biology, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Department of Basic and Oral Biology, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Department of Basic and Oral Biology, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology and Periodontics, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Basic and Oral Biology, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Department of Basic and Oral Biology, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Department of Basic and Oral Biology, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Department of Basic and Oral Biology, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo; Department of Neuroscience and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Department of Basic and Oral Biology, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo; Department of Neuroscience and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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Lei Q, Lin D, Lin K, Huang W, Wu D, Liu Y. Clinical and electromyographic signals analysis about the effect of space-adjustment splint on overerupted maxillary molars. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:296. [PMID: 38431564 PMCID: PMC10909290 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04039-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Overerupted maxillary molars is common in adults, which can lead to insufficient intermaxillary vertical space ,great difficulty in prosthetic reconstruction ,and cause occlusal interference in movements.To reconstruct occlusal function, it is necessary to prepare enough space for prostheses. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of space-adjustment occlusal splint on overerupted maxillary molars by clinical and electromyographic signals analysis. METHODS Eighteen patients with overerupted maxillary molars were selected to wear space-adjustment occlusal splint suppressing overerupted maxillary molars for three months. Satisfaction was assessed by 5-point Likert; intermaxillary vertical space and the teeth transportation distance were measured in models; clinical periodontal status were evaluated by periodontal probing depth (PPT) and bleeding index (BI); electromyographic recordings of the masseter and anterior temporal muscles were monitored by Cranio-Mandibular K7 Evaluation System. RESULTS All the patients were satisfied with the treatment effect (Likert scale ≧ 4). The intermaxillary space in edentulous areas after treatment showed statistically significant increasing when compared with those before treatment. PPT and BI showed no significant difference. No statistically significant differences were found in electromyographic activity of anterior temporal muscles, while a reduction of muscle activity in masseter in the contralateral side were detected in post-treatment evaluations compared with pre-treatment at mandibular rest position. CONCLUSIONS Space-adjustment occlusal splint is an efficient treatment option on overerupted maxillary molars by intruding the maxillary molar to obtain adequate intermaxillary space for prostheses.
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- Qun Lei
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & Fujian Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterial & Stomatological Key Laboratory of Fujian College and University, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & Fujian Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterial & Stomatological Key Laboratory of Fujian College and University, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & Fujian Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterial & Stomatological Key Laboratory of Fujian College and University, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & Fujian Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterial & Stomatological Key Laboratory of Fujian College and University, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & Fujian Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterial & Stomatological Key Laboratory of Fujian College and University, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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Regalo IH, Palinkas M, Gonçalves LMN, de Vasconcelos PB, Cappella A, Solazzo R, Ferreira CLP, Dolci C, Regalo SCH, Sforza C, Siessere S. Impact of obesity on the structures and functions of the stomatognathic system: A morphofunctional approach. Arch Oral Biol 2024; 159:105877. [PMID: 38183935 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2023.105877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/08/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The prevalence of obesity is increasing significantly worldwide, raising great concern among health professionals. This observational study evaluated the electromyographic activity and thickness of the masseter and temporalis muscles, in addition to the maximum molar bite force, in obese and eutrophic subjects. METHODS Sixty subjects were divided into three groups: I (7-12 years), II (13-20 years), III (21-40 years) and sex: with 10 men and 10 women for each group. Electromyographic recordings of the masticatory muscles were obtained during mandibular tasks. The masticatory muscles thicknesses were obtained at rest and during dental clenching. The maximum molar bite forces were measured on the right and left sides. The difference in outcome measures between the groups and sex was analyzed using Mann-Whitney U test (p < 0.05) and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). RESULTS Electromyographic activity in the masseter and temporal muscles consistently displayed lower levels in obese subjects of both sexes across all three age groups during mandibular tasks. Additionally, greater thickness of the masticatory muscles was observed in obese subjects of both sexes across all three age groups. Obese women in Group II displayed higher values of molar bite force, both on the right and left sides, compared to eutrophic women. On the other hand, women in Group III exhibited higher values of molar bite force on the right side in comparison to eutrophic women. CONCLUSIONS This study underscores the potential impact of obesity on the morphofunctional aspects of the stomatognathic system in subjects aged 7 to 40 years.
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- Isabela Hallak Regalo
- Department of Basic and Oral Biology, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Basic and Oral Biology, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Brazil; National Institute and Technology - Translational Medicine (INCT.TM), Brazil.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy; U.O. Laboratory of Applied Morphology, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, San Donato Milanese, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Basic and Oral Biology, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Brazil; National Institute and Technology - Translational Medicine (INCT.TM), Brazil
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Basic and Oral Biology, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Brazil; National Institute and Technology - Translational Medicine (INCT.TM), Brazil
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Koruyucu AN, Aşantoğrol F. Determination of masseter and temporal muscle thickness by ultrasound and muscle hardness by shear wave elastography in healthy adults as reference values. Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2024; 53:137-152. [PMID: 38211311 DOI: 10.1093/dmfr/twad013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study is to prospectively investigate the reference values of masseter and temporal muscle thicknesses by ultrasonography and muscle hardness values by shear wave elastography in healthy adults. METHODS The sample of the study consisted of a total of 160 healthy individuals aged between 18 and 59, including 80 women and 80 men. By examining the right and left sides of each participant, thickness and hardness values were obtained for 320 masseter muscles and 320 temporal muscles in total. RESULTS The mean masseter muscle thickness was found to be 1.09 cm at rest and 1.40 cm in contraction. The mean temporal muscle thickness was found to be 0.88 cm at rest and 0.98 cm in contraction. The thickness values of the masseter and temporal muscles were significantly greater in the male participants than in the female participants (P < .001). While there were significant differences between the right and left masseter muscle thickness values at rest and in contraction, the values of the temporal muscles did not show a significant difference between the sides. While the resting hardness (rSWE) of the masseter muscle was transversally 6.91 kPa and longitudinally 8.49 kPa, these values in contraction (cSWE) were found, respectively, 31.40 and 35.65 kPa. The median temporal muscle hardness values were 8.84 kPa at rest and 20.43 kPa in contraction. Masseter and temporal muscle hardness values at rest and in contraction were significantly higher among the male participants compared to the female participants (P < .001). CONCLUSION In this study, reference values for the thickness and hardness of the masseter and temporal muscles are reported. Knowing these values will make it easier to assess pain in the masseter and temporal muscles and determine the diagnosis and prognosis of masticatory muscle pathologies by allowing the morphological and functional assessments of these muscles, and it will identify ranges for reference parameters.
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- Ayşe Nur Koruyucu
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Gaziantep University, 27310 Gaziantep, Turkey
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Gaziantep University, 27310 Gaziantep, Turkey
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Bogdanov V. Type of correlation between bite force and EMG activity of the temporalis and masseter muscles during maximal and submaximal clenching. Folia Med (Plovdiv) 2023; 65:975-985. [PMID: 38351788 DOI: 10.3897/folmed.65.e107180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Maximal bite force is an important determinant of masticatory function and is essential for the estimation of dental status. Bite force is usually measured by gnathodynamometry.
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Laird MF, Iriarte-Diaz J, Byron CD, Granatosky MC, Taylor AB, Ross CF. Gape drives regional variation in temporalis architectural dynamics in tufted capuchins. Philos Trans R Soc Lond B Biol Sci 2023; 378:20220550. [PMID: 37839440 PMCID: PMC10577035 DOI: 10.1098/rstb.2022.0550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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Dynamic changes in jaw movements and bite forces depend on muscle architectural and neural factors that have rarely been compared within the same muscle. Here we investigate how regional muscle architecture dynamics-fascicle rotation, shortening, lengthening and architectural gear ratio (AGR)-vary during chewing across a functionally heterogeneous muscle. We evaluate whether timing in architecture dynamics relates to gape, food material properties and/or muscle activation. We also examine whether static estimates of temporalis fibre architecture track variation in dynamic architecture. Fascicle-level architecture dynamics were measured in three regions of the superficial temporalis of three adult tufted capuchins (Sapajus apella) using biplanar videoradiography and the XROMM workflow. Architecture dynamics data were paired with regional fine-wire electromyography data from four adult tufted capuchins. Gape accounted for most architectural change across the temporalis, but architectural dynamics varied between regions. Mechanically challenging foods were associated with lower AGRs in the anterior region. The timing of most dynamic architectural changes did not vary between regions and differed from regional variation in static architecture. Collectively these findings suggest that, when modelling temporalis muscle force production in extant and fossil primates, it is important to account for the effects of gape, regionalization and food material properties. This article is part of the theme issue 'Food processing and nutritional assimilation in animals'.
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- Myra F. Laird
- Department of Basic and Translational Sciences, University of Pennsylvania, Levy 443, 4010 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of the South, Sewanee, TN 37383-1000, USA
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- Department of Biology, Mercer University, Macon, GA 312014, USA
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- Department of Anatomy, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY 11545, USA
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- Department of Foundational Biomedical Sciences, Touro University, Vallejo, CA 94592, USA
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- Department of Organismal Biology and Anatomy, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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Saracutu OI, Pollis M, Cagidiaco EF, Ferrari M, Manfredini D. Repeatability of Teethan® indexes analysis of the masseter and anterior temporalis muscles during maximum clenching: a pilot study. Clin Oral Investig 2023; 27:5309-5316. [PMID: 37507600 PMCID: PMC10492765 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-023-05150-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study is to assess the repeatability of a surface electromyographic (EMG) device (Teethan®, Teethan S.p.A., Milan, Italy), designed for the analysis of the masseter and anterior temporalis muscles. MATERIALS AND METHODS Tests were performed on a sample of 30 healthy fully dentate TMD-free individuals randomly selected. Each test consisted of two distinct recordings performed at 5-min intervals: (i) the patient is asked to clench with maximum voluntary contraction (MVC), with two cotton rolls interposed between the dental arches; (ii) the patient is asked to repeat the same clenching activity without the cotton rolls. The outcomes of the study were the EMG indices conceptualized by the manufacturing company, based on the differences between the two test conditions (i.e., clenching on cotton rolls and on dentition). Pairwise correlation analysis and ANOVA test were performed to assess the strength of correlation and the significance of differences between the results of the three trials. RESULTS Thirty TMD-free healthy individuals (20 females and 10 males; mean age 44 years, range 16-60 years) took part in the study. ANOVA test did not show any statistically significant difference between the three trials. The Global Index, which is the mean of the other EMG indices, showed the highest correlation values between the three trials, while some other indices showed a weak-to-medium correlation level. One out of five participants showed a coefficient of variation higher than 10%. CONCLUSIONS The statistical analysis showed that the indices provided by the device are quite repeatable. However, this does not necessarily imply a specific clinical application of the device, which was here used in fully controlled experimental conditions. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The clinical usefulness of the applied protocol remains questionable. Further studies should test the repeatability of EMG findings gathered with this device under various circumstances, in a more heterogeneous population.
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- Ovidiu Ionut Saracutu
- Department of Biomedical Technologies, School of Dentistry, University of Siena, 53100, Siena, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical Technologies, School of Dentistry, University of Siena, 53100, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Technologies, School of Dentistry, University of Siena, 53100, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Technologies, School of Dentistry, University of Siena, 53100, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Technologies, School of Dentistry, University of Siena, 53100, Siena, Italy
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Yoon YJ, Kang JY, Kim KH, Cha JY, Ahn HJ, Choi YJ. Correlation of masticatory muscle activity and occlusal function with craniofacial morphology: a prospective cohort study. Clin Oral Investig 2023; 27:5367-5376. [PMID: 37468596 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-023-05156-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Masticatory function, including masticatory muscle activity and occlusal function, can be affected by craniofacial morphology. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between craniofacial morphology and masticatory function in participants who had completed orthodontic treatment at least two years before and had stable occlusion. MATERIALS AND METHODS Fourty-two healthy participants were prospectively enrolled and divided into three vertical cephalometric groups according to the mandibular plane angle. Masticatory muscle activity (MMA) in the masseter and anterior temporalis muscles was assessed using surface electromyography. The occlusal contact area (OCA) and occlusal force (OF), defined as occlusal function in this study, were evaluated using occlusal pressure mapping system. Masticatory muscle efficiency (MME) was calculated by dividing MMA by OF. The craniofacial morphology was analyzed using a lateral cephalogram. The masticatory function was compared using one-way analysis of variance. Pearson correlations were used to assess relationships between craniofacial morphology and masticatory function. RESULTS The hypodivergent group had the lowest MMAand the highest MME in the masseter (167.32 ± 74.92 µV and 0.14 ± 0.06 µV/N, respectively) and anterior temporalis muscles (0.18 ± 0.08 µV/N, p < 0.05). MMA in the masseter showed a positive relationship with mandibular plane angle (r = 0.358), whereas OCA (r = -0.422) and OF (r = -0.383) demonstrated a negative relationship (p < 0.05). The anterior temporalis muscle activity negatively correlated with ramus height (r = -0.364, p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Vertical craniofacial morphology was related to masticatory function. Hypodivergent individuals may have low MMA and high occlusal function, resulting in good masticatory muscle efficiency. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Hypodivergent individuals require careful consideration in orthodontic diagnosis and prosthetic treatment planning.
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- Yu Jung Yoon
- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea
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- Department of Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea.
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Moreto Santos C, Palinkas M, Mestriner-Júnior W, Hallak Regalo I, Batista de Vasconcelos P, José Dias F, Eduardo Cecilio Hallak J, Siéssere S, Cecilio Hallak Regalo S. Stomathognatic system function in indigenous people from Brazilian Xingu villages: An electromyographic analysis. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0243495. [PMID: 33320876 PMCID: PMC7737974 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0243495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Accepted: 11/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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The maintenance of postural balance can be influenced by the lifestyle of a population. This study aimed to determine the electromyographic activity of the masseter and temporalis muscles during mandibular tasks and habitual and non-habitual chewing in indigenous individuals to reveal the differences among white Brazilian individuals. Sixty Brazilians (18 and 28 years) were divided into two groups: 30 Xingu indigenous individuals and 30 white Brazilian individuals, with 20 men and 10 women in each group. The individuals were assessed using the normalized electromyographic activity of mandibular tasks (rest, protrusion, right and left laterality) and electromyographic activity of masticatory cycles in habitual (peanuts and raisins) and non-habitual (Parafilm M) chewing. Data were analyzed using Student's t-test (p < .05). Comparisons between the groups demonstrated significant differences. Indigenous individuals group presented a decrease in the normalized electromyographic activity of the masticatory muscles during mandibular rest [right masseter (p = .002) and left masseter (p = .004) muscles]. There was increase in the normalized electromyographic activity during protrusion [left temporal (p = .03) muscle]. There was increase in the electromyographic activity during chewing: peanuts [right masseter (p = .001), left masseter (p = .001) and right temporal (p = .01) muscles], raisins [right masseter (p = .001), left masseter (p = .002), right temporal (p = .008), left temporal (p = .01) muscles] and Parafilm M [left masseter muscle (p = .05)]. From the findings of this study, we concluded that in the comparison between indigenous and white individuals, positive changes were observed in the electromyographic pattern of the masticatory muscles in the mandibular postural conditions, with greater masticatory efficiency in the indigenous group.
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- Carla Moreto Santos
- Department of Basic and Oral Biology, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Basic and Oral Biology, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Department of Nursing, Faculty Anhanguera, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
- Department of Neuroscience and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo and National Institute and Technology - Translational Medicine (INCT.TM), Ribeirão Preto - São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Basic and Oral Biology, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Basic and Oral Biology, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Department of Neuroscience and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo and National Institute and Technology - Translational Medicine (INCT.TM), Ribeirão Preto - São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Basic and Oral Biology, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Integral Adults Dentistry, Research Centre in Dental Sciences (CICO), Dental School, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Department of Neuroscience and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo and National Institute and Technology - Translational Medicine (INCT.TM), Ribeirão Preto - São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Basic and Oral Biology, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Department of Neuroscience and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo and National Institute and Technology - Translational Medicine (INCT.TM), Ribeirão Preto - São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Basic and Oral Biology, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Department of Neuroscience and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo and National Institute and Technology - Translational Medicine (INCT.TM), Ribeirão Preto - São Paulo, Brazil
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Spolaor F, Mason M, De Stefani A, Bruno G, Surace O, Guiotto A, Gracco A, Sawacha Z. Effects of Rapid Palatal Expansion on Chewing Biomechanics in Children with Malocclusion: A Surface Electromyography Study. Sensors (Basel) 2020; 20:s20072086. [PMID: 32272810 PMCID: PMC7180919 DOI: 10.3390/s20072086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2020] [Revised: 04/01/2020] [Accepted: 04/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Malocclusion during childhood may affect both morphology and masticatory function and could greatly affect the subsequent growth and development of the jaws and face. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of surface electromyography in describing the effects of the rapid palatal expansion (RPE) on Masseter (M) and Temporalis Anterior (T) muscles' activity in 53 children with different types of malocclusion: bilateral posterior crossbite (BPcb), underdeveloped maxillary complex without crossbite (NOcb) and unilateral posterior crossbite on the right (UPCBr) and on the left (UPCBl). The muscular activities during chewing tasks were assessed bilaterally before and after RPE application and three months after removal. Both the envelope's peak (µV) and its occurrence (% of chewing task) were extracted from the surface electromyography signal. Our results showed the presence of statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) on temporomandibular joint muscles, across different assessments, in all the tested populations of subjects. Surface electromyography demonstrated a relationship between the correction of a maxillary transverse discrepancy and the restoration of a muscle's activation patterns comparable to healthy subjects for both T and M.
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- Fabiola Spolaor
- Department of Information Engineering, University of Padova, Via Gradenigo, 6-35121 Padua, Italy; (O.S.); (A.G.); (Z.S.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, School of Dentistry, University of Padua, Via Giustiniani, 2-35128 Padua, Italy; (M.M.); (A.D.S.); (G.B.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, School of Dentistry, University of Padua, Via Giustiniani, 2-35128 Padua, Italy; (M.M.); (A.D.S.); (G.B.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, School of Dentistry, University of Padua, Via Giustiniani, 2-35128 Padua, Italy; (M.M.); (A.D.S.); (G.B.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Information Engineering, University of Padova, Via Gradenigo, 6-35121 Padua, Italy; (O.S.); (A.G.); (Z.S.)
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- Department of Information Engineering, University of Padova, Via Gradenigo, 6-35121 Padua, Italy; (O.S.); (A.G.); (Z.S.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, School of Dentistry, University of Padua, Via Giustiniani, 2-35128 Padua, Italy; (M.M.); (A.D.S.); (G.B.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Information Engineering, University of Padova, Via Gradenigo, 6-35121 Padua, Italy; (O.S.); (A.G.); (Z.S.)
- Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani, 2-35128 Padova, Italy
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Ram Y, Ross CF. Jaw Elevator Muscle Coordination during Rhythmic Mastication in Primates: Are Triplets Units of Motor Control? Brain Behav Evol 2019; 95:1-14. [PMID: 31821998 PMCID: PMC7101269 DOI: 10.1159/000503890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2018] [Accepted: 10/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The activity of mammal jaw elevator muscles during chewing has often been described using the concept of the triplet motor pattern, in which triplet I (balancing side superficial masseter and medial pterygoid; working side posterior temporalis) is consistently activated before triplet II (working side superficial masseter and medial pterygoid; balancing side posterior temporalis), and each triplet of muscles is recruited and modulated as a unit. Here, new measures of unison, synchrony, and coordination are used to determine whether in 5 primate species (Propithecus verreauxi, Eulemur fulvus, Papio anubis, Macaca fuscata,and Pan troglodytes)muscles in the same triplet are active more in unison, are more synchronized, and are more highly coordinated than muscles in different triplets. Results show that triplet I muscle pairs are active more in unison than other muscle pairs in Eulemur, Macaca, and Papio,buttriplet muscle pairs are mostly not more tightly synchronized than non-triplet pairs. Triplet muscles are more coordinated during triplet pattern cycles than non-triplet cycles, while non-triplet muscle pairs are more coordinated during non-triplet cycles than triplet cycles. These results suggest that the central nervous system alters patterns of coordination between cycles, recruiting triplet muscles as a coordinated unit during triplet cycles but employing a different pattern of muscle coordination during non-triplet cycles. The triplet motor pattern may simplify modulation of rhythmic mastication by being one possible unit of coordination that can be recruited on a cycle-to-cycle basis.
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- Yashesvini Ram
- Department of Organismal Biology and Anatomy, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Organismal Biology and Anatomy, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA,
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Valdivia-Chiñas H, Córdoba-Mosqueda ME, Cruz-Cruz EF, Ochoa-Cacique D, Medina-Carrillo Ó, García-González U. Evaluation of temporal muscle trophism in relation to the manipulation time and infiltration of 0.5% isobaric bupivacaine through a pterional approach. Neurocirugia (Astur) 2019; 30:222-227. [PMID: 30975560 DOI: 10.1016/j.neucir.2019.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2018] [Revised: 01/24/2019] [Accepted: 03/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION There are different techniques for the reconstruction of the temporal muscle (TM) in the pterional approach (PA) in order to avoid and reduce atrophy, it has not been able to avoid it in its entirety. The administration of bupivacaine generates regeneration of muscle fibres. There are no studies in the medical literature that evaluate the time of TM manipulation and the use of bupivacaine for the treatment of atrophy after pterional approach, the present investigation aim is to describe the effects of these variables. PATIENT AND METHODS Longitudinal study, including patients from 18-80 years old with pterional approach at 2016-2017. We evaluated the effects of the TM manipulation times and the administration of 0.5% bupivacaine on the trophism and function of TM. RESULTS Twenty-nine patients underwent a PA; 16(55.17%) count with criteria for 0.5% bupivacain infiltration. We found a negative correlation between manipulation times and trophism, with no statistically significance (p>.05). We evaluated presurgical and postsurgical index of Helkimo and Fonseca's index, finding an increase of disfunction with statistically significance (p<.05). In patients who were infiltrated with 0.5% bupivacaine we observed a mean difference in the TM's trophism of 0.275±1.18mm, in contrast with no infiltrated which was 2.39±1.30mm (t[27] = -5.118, p=.0001). CONCLUSIONS The manipulation of the TM during a pterional approach conditioned an impact on the quality of life according to the disfunction indexes, due to atrophy. This investigation exhibits that de administration of 0.5% bupivacaine during surgery offers a decrease in the TM atrophy.
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- Departamento de Anestesiología, Hospital Central Sur de Alta Especialidad de PEMEX, Ciudad de México, México
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- Departamento de Neurocirugía, Hospital Central Sur de Alta Especialidad de PEMEX, Ciudad de México, México
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- Departamento de Neurocirugía, Hospital Central Sur de Alta Especialidad de PEMEX, Ciudad de México, México
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- Departamento de Neurocirugía, Hospital Central Sur de Alta Especialidad de PEMEX, Ciudad de México, México
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In this paper, we provide a robust framework to detect anomalous electromyographic (EMG) signals and identify contamination types. As a first step for feature selection, optimally selected Lawton wavelets transform is applied. Robust principal component analysis (rPCA) is then performed on these wavelet coefficients to obtain features in a lower dimension. The rPCA based features are used for constructing a self-organizing map (SOM). Finally, hierarchical clustering is applied on the SOM that separates anomalous signals residing in the smaller clusters and breaks them into logical units for contamination identification. The proposed methodology is tested using synthetic and real world EMG signals. The synthetic EMG signals are generated using a heteroscedastic process mimicking desired experimental setups. A sub-part of these synthetic signals is introduced with anomalies. These results are followed with real EMG signals introduced with synthetic anomalies. Finally, a heterogeneous real world data set is used with known quality issues under an unsupervised setting. The framework provides recall of 90% (± 3.3) and precision of 99%(±0.4).
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Gallo LM, Fankhauser N, Gonzalez YM, Liu H, Liu Y, Nickel JC, Iwasaki LR. Jaw closing movement and sex differences in temporomandibular joint energy densities. J Oral Rehabil 2018; 45:97-103. [PMID: 29164651 PMCID: PMC5799013 DOI: 10.1111/joor.12588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/15/2017] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Energy densities (ED, mJ/mm3 ) quantify mechanical work imposed on articular cartilages during function. This cross-sectional study examined differences in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ED during asymmetric versus symmetric jaw closing in healthy females versus males. ED component variables were tested for differences between and within sexes for two types of jaw closing. Seventeen female and 17 male subjects gave informed consent to participate. Diagnostic criteria for temporomandibular disorders and images (magnetic resonance (MR), computed tomography) were used to confirm healthy TMJ status. Numerical modelling predicted TMJ loads (Fnormal ) consequent to unilateral canine biting. Dynamic stereometry combined MR imaging and jaw-tracking data to measure ED component variables during 10 trials of each type of jaw closing in each subject's TMJs. These data were then used to calculate TMJ ED during jaw closing asymmetrically and symmetrically. Paired and Student's t tests assessed ED between jaw closing movements and sexes, respectively. Multivariate data analyses assessed ED component variable differences between jaw closing movements and sexes (α = 0.05). Contralateral TMJ ED were 3.6-fold and significantly larger (P < .0001) during asymmetric versus symmetric jaw closing, due to significantly larger (P ≤ .001) distances of TMJ stress-field translation in asymmetric versus symmetric movement. During asymmetric jaw closing, contralateral TMJ ED were twofold and significantly larger (P = .036) in females versus males, due to 1.5-fold and significantly smaller (P ≤ .010) TMJ disc cartilage volumes under stress fields in females versus males. These results suggest that in healthy individuals, asymmetric compared to symmetric jaw closure in females compared to males has higher TMJ mechanical fatigue liabilities.
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- L M Gallo
- Department of Masticatory Disorders, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Masticatory Disorders, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Departments of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics and Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics & Epidemiology, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, USA
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- Departments of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics and Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Departments of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics and Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USA
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Daboul A, Schwahn C, Bülow R, Kiliaridis S, Kocher T, Klinke T, Mundt T, Mourad S, Völzke H, Habes M, Biffar R. Influence of Age and Tooth Loss on Masticatory Muscles Characteristics: A Population Based MR Imaging Study. J Nutr Health Aging 2018; 22:829-836. [PMID: 30080228 DOI: 10.1007/s12603-018-1029-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Aging is associated with a decline in masticatory muscles mass and performance. The present study aims to examine the differences in the cross-sectional areas of the masseter, medial and lateral pterygoid muscles in relation to age and the present dental status in a population-based magnetic resonance imaging study. METHODS This cross sectional study involved 747 subjects aged between 30-89 years (344 male, 403 female) who underwent both a whole body MRI and a full oral examination. The cross-sectional areas of the masseter, medial and lateral pterygoid muscles were measured from MRI images using the software Osirix. Dental and prosthetic status data from the oral examination were classified according to Eichner index. The method of generalized least squares, also called growth curve model, was used to examine the associations between the cross-sectional areas, age and tooth status. RESULTS The cross-sectional area of the lateral pterygoid muscle decreased substantially with age in women but did not depend on age in men. The medial pterygoid muscle depended on age but an effect modification by gender was uncertain. Masseter muscle was weakly associated with age but strongly associated with the number of teeth in both genders. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that age has a heterogeneous effect on masticatory muscles. This indicates that age related changes to the masticatory muscles are muscle specific and are not consistent between the different muscles.
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- A Daboul
- Dr. Amro Daboul, Department of Prosthodontics, Gerodontolgy and Biomaterials, University Medicine Greifswald, Walther-Rathenau Str. 42, 17489 Greifswald, Germany,
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Kravchenko-Oer A, Koch M, Nöh K, Osterman C, Winkler L, Kordaß B, Hugger S, Schindler HJ, Hugger A. Effects of occlusal modifications on the muscular activity of the masseter and anterior temporalis muscles. Int J Comput Dent 2018; 21:17-22. [PMID: 29610777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of occlusal modifications on the muscular activity of the masseter and anterior temporalis muscles. The study included 41 healthy dentate subjects who were examined in relation to the muscle activity of the masseter and anterior temporalis muscles recorded by surface electromyography (EMG) bilaterally in two different sessions. Occlusal plastic strips (thickness: 0.4 or 0.8 mm) were placed on different mandibular teeth to simulate different bite constellations (unilateral, bilateral transversal, and bilateral diagonal). Controlled by visual feedback, the subjects performed submaximum occlusion at 10% and 35% of maximum voluntary contraction (MVC). The activity ratios of the muscles were analyzed by two-way repeated measurement analysis of variance (ANOVA), and the reliability of muscle activity data was determined by intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) analysis. The activity ratios of the masseter muscles were not significantly different under various biting conditions. In contrast, the anterior temporalis muscles showed significant differences (P < 0.001) between unilateral configurations and the other biting conditions (bilateral transversal or diagonal), in particular during biting at 10% MVC. In general, ICC values revealed low to moderate reliability of the measurements of muscle activity. Under controlled submaximum occlusal loading, the activity behavior of the masseter muscles remained stable, whereas the anterior temporalis muscles reacted differently to distinct occlusal biting configurations. The results support the assumption that the anterior temporalis muscles might operate as fine-tuning muscles when asymmetric bite force distributions occur, for instance during chewing, caused by food fragments between the teeth.
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Quantification of the overall activity of every masticatory muscle is requisite for the analysis of stomatognathic function, which has not been accomplished by conventional electromyography. We used positron emission tomography and 18F-fluoro-deoxy-glucose to quantify the overall activity of every masticatory muscle during lateral excursion, and to evaluate the relative contribution of each masticatory muscle to lateral excursion. The present study suggested that lateral and medial pterygoid muscles are more responsible for lateral excursion than are masseter and temporal muscles. In particular, the contralateral lateral pterygoid muscle plays a major role, followed by the contralateral medial pterygoid muscle.
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- S Yamaguchi
- Division of Aging and Geriatric Dentistry, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, 4-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8575, Japan
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Fiederer LDJ, Lahr J, Vorwerk J, Lucka F, Aertsen A, Wolters CH, Schulze-Bonhage A, Ball T. Electrical Stimulation of the Human Cerebral Cortex by Extracranial Muscle Activity: Effect Quantification With Intracranial EEG and FEM Simulations. IEEE Trans Biomed Eng 2016; 63:2552-2563. [PMID: 27448334 PMCID: PMC5298223 DOI: 10.1109/tbme.2016.2570743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Electric fields (EF) of approx. 0.2 V/m have been shown to be sufficiently strong to both modulate neuronal activity in the cerebral cortex and have measurable effects on cognitive performance. We hypothesized that the EF caused by the electrical activity of extracranial muscles during natural chewing may reach similar strength in the cerebral cortex and hence might act as an endogenous modality of brain stimulation. Here, we present first steps toward validating this hypothesis. METHODS Using a realistic volume conductor head model of an epilepsy patient having undergone intracranial electrode placement and utilizing simultaneous intracranial and extracranial electrical recordings during chewing, we derive predictions about the chewing-related cortical EF strength to be expected in healthy individuals. RESULTS We find that in the region of the temporal poles, the expected EF strength may reach amplitudes in the order of 0.1-1 V/m. CONCLUSION The cortical EF caused by natural chewing could be large enough to modulate ongoing neural activity in the cerebral cortex and influence cognitive performance. SIGNIFICANCE The present study lends first support for the assumption that extracranial muscle activity might represent an endogenous source of electrical brain stimulation. This offers a new potential explanation for the puzzling effects of gum chewing on cognition, which have been repeatedly reported in the literature.
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Mastication is a rhythmic activity that can be modified by peripheral information generated in the mouth. To study whether taste cognition could influence the way in which a food is broken down in the mouth, subjects masticated firm, sugar-based gelatine gels with differing concentrations of quinine, up to 1500 μmol/kg, while electromyography (EMG) of masticatory muscles was recorded. Taste intensity and composition of saliva were measured. With increasing quinine concentration, the average number of chews for nine subjects decreased from 30 to 22, and their average clearance time increased from 7 to 14 sec. Quinine concentration had no effect on chewing frequency (1.3 Hz) or on the rate of salivation (5.5 g/min). Bitterness increased, while acceptability and sweetness decreased, with increasing concentration of quinine in the gel and in saliva. Taste cognition could therefore modify food breakdown in the mouth.
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- E Neyraud
- Station de Recherches sur la Viande, INRA-Theix. 63122 Saint Genes-Champanelle, France
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Shen H, Yu Z, Guo J, Zhang T, Zhao W. [Study on the Characteristics of EMG Signal of the Masticatory Muscles in Different Materials]. Zhongguo Yi Liao Qi Xie Za Zhi 2016; 40:314-317. [PMID: 29792618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the activities of different soft and hard materials during right chewing masticatory muscles, describing the masticatory muscles of time domain and frequency domain features. METHODS 11 experimental subjects who conform to the standards of measurement chew two materials of different soft and hard texture. Then record surface EMG of each bilateral temporalis anterior bundle, masseter, two bilateral anterior abdominal muscles, analysis to 5 kinds of characteristics of the study of EMG. RESULTS When subjects chewing different soft and hard materials, al the EMG features in the bilateral anterior temporalis and masseter values had significant difference (P < 0.05). The results in bilateral digastric anterior abdominal except zero crossing rate have significant difference; median frequency on the right side of the masticatory muscle has decreased trend. CONCLUSION The anterior temporalis and masseter EMG active more intense when chewing hard objects; the right side of the masticatory muscles have obvious fatigue trend after chewing hard masticatory 30 cycles.
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Raquel G, Namba EL, Bonotto D, Ribeiro Rosa EA, Trevilatto PC, Naval Machado MÂ, Vianna-Lara MS, Azevedo-Alanis LR. The use of a custom-made mouthguard stabilizes the electromyographic activity of the masticatory muscles among Karate-Dō athletes. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2016; 21:109-116. [PMID: 28167165 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2015] [Revised: 05/14/2016] [Accepted: 05/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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AIMS To analyze and compare the electromyographic activity of the temporal (anterior portion) and masseter muscles among Karate-Dō athletes before and after training, with and without the use of a mouthguard. METHODS Twenty athletes (14 males and 6 females) with a mean age of 23.7 ± 7.5 years participated. They had surface electromyography recordings taken of their bilateral temporal and masseter muscles before and after training under the following conditions: no mouthguard, with a ready-made mouthguard, and with a custom-made mouthguard. Activity was examined at mandibular rest, while clenching, and at maximum voluntary contraction. The data were normalized using the mean maximum voluntary contraction. RESULTS The right (p = 0.005) and left (p = 0.015) temporal muscles showed significantly lower electromyographic activity with a custom-made mouthguard compared with no mouthguard after training while clenching. The electromyographic activity of the temporal and masseter muscles did not show significant differences when tested at mandibular rest and while clenching before or after training with a custom-made mouthguard (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION The use of a custom-made mouthguard preserved participants' electromyographic profiles before and after training; thus, they allow for stable muscle activity during the training of Karate-Dō athletes.
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- Gilsane Raquel
- Midwest State University (Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste; Unicentro), Irati, PR, Brazil
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- Coordinator of the Graduate Course in Sports Dentistry, Universidade Positivo, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- School of Dentistry, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Dentistry, School of Health and Biosciences, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Dentistry, School of Health and Biosciences, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- School of Health and Biosciences, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Department of Anatomy, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Dentistry, School of Health and Biosciences, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.
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Feng H, Huang M, Ma F, Sun P. [Effect of biofeedback in regulation of masseter muscle myoelectric activities]. Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao 2015; 35:1655-1658. [PMID: 26607094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of the biofeedback in regulating the myoelectric activities of the masseter muscles. METHODS Twenty orthodontic patients aged from 10 to 14 years with Angle Class II malocclusion, retrusive mandible, and an ANB angle > 6° were enrolled in this study. The muscular activities of the anterior temporal muscle and the masseter muscle were evaluated before, during, and after biofeedback treatment by assessing the average integrated electromyogram and temporal/masseter (T/M) ratio in the clenching status. RESULTS The patients' myoelectric activities of the anterior temporal muscle was significantly increased after biofeedback treatment (P<0.05). The patients' T/M ratio in the clenching status was increased after the treatment (1.76 ± 1.46 before treatment, 4.71 ± 4.03 immediately after treatment, and 2.57 ± 2.07 at 1 day after treatment; t=4.86, P<0.05). CONCLUSION Biofeedback treatment can regulate the activities of the anterior temporal and masseter muscles and increase the T/M ratio in the clenching status.
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- Department of Stomatology, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences/Guangdong General Hospital, Guangzhou 510080, China.E-mail:
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Moraes MB, Naclerio-Homem MG, Nascimento RD, Oliveira Amorim JB, Raldi FV. Analysis of masseter and temporal muscles during surgical extraction of impacted third molars. Gen Dent 2015; 63:e23-e27. [PMID: 26325653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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With the aim of contributing to the discussion on stomatognathic system dysfunction after surgical procedures, this study compared the electromyographic activity of the superficial masseter and temporal masticatory muscles before, during, and after impacted mandibular third molar extractions. Muscular activity was recorded presurgery, transsurgery, immediately postoperatively, and on postoperative days 7, 15, and 30. Twenty patients requiring extraction of impacted mandibular third molars were selected and evaluated. In 20 patients who underwent mandibular third molar extractions, electromyography showed no alterations in muscle tone, and no statistically significant differences were observed in the left and right temporal and masseter muscles at any of the experimental periods at either mandibular rest or isometric contraction position. However, the degree of mouth opening increased 11.76% from pretreatment to 30 days after surgery. These results may reflect the shorter, careful extraction procedure performed by the surgeon.
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Ding M, Zhu J, Zhao Y, Kang Y, Qin M. [Masticatory performance and assessment of life quality of children with ectodermal dysplasia after prosthetic rehabilitation]. Zhonghua Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi 2015; 50:369-372. [PMID: 26359042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate masticatory performance and life quality of children with ectodermal dysplasia (ED) after prosthetic rehabilitation. METHODS Six children with ED received denture restoration and 18 healthy children were involved in this study. The surface electromyography (EMG) of masseter (MM) and anterior temporalis (TA) during clenching and chewing movement were recorded. The EMG amplitude, area, asymmetry index of total and activity index of MM/TA were compared at each stage. The masticatory efficiency was measured with spectrophotometer. The life quality was assessed using visual analogue scale questionnaire. RESULTS The EMG amplitude of MM and TA during chewing in ED Group were 41.7% and 45.6% of the control group respectively, the area were 35.9% and 36.0% respectively. Significant difference in asymmetry index of total during clenching was observed between the two groups (P < 0.05) but not during chewing (P > 0.05). The differences of activity index of MM/TA during clenching and chewing between the two groups were not detected (P > 0.05). The masticatory efficiency of ED group was 67.2% of the control group. The score of chewing function in children with ED after prosthetic rehabilitation was three times higher than before, and no difference was present between the two groups (P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Early prosthetic rehabilitation can significantly improve the masticatory performance and life quality of children with ED.
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- Meili Ding
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China
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Fuentes AD, Miralles R, Santander H, Gutiérrez MF, Bull R, Martin C. Effect of natural mediotrusive contact on electromyographic activity of jaw and cervical muscles during chewing. Acta Odontol Scand 2015; 73:626-32. [PMID: 25891182 DOI: 10.3109/00016357.2015.1030767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study evaluated the effect of a natural mediotrusive contact on the electromyographic (EMG) activity of the anterior temporalis and sternocleidomastoid muscles during chewing in healthy subjects. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study sample included two groups of 15 subjects each (Group 1: with natural mediotrusive contact; Group 2: without natural mediotrusive contact). Bilateral surface EMG activity was recorded on anterior temporalis and sternocleidomastoid muscles during unilateral chewing of a half cookie and unilateral chewing of a piece of apple. Anterior temporalis and sternocleidomastoid muscle activity was normalized against activity recorded during maximal voluntary clenching in intercuspal position and maximal intentional isometric head-neck rotation to each side, respectively. The partial and total asymmetry indexes were also calculated. Data were analyzed using Mann-Whitney, Wilcoxon and unpaired t-test. RESULTS EMG activity of anterior temporalis and sternocleidomastoid muscles showed no significant difference between the groups. EMG activity of anterior temporalis was similar between working and non-working sides during chewing in both groups. EMG activity of sternocleidomastoid muscle was higher in the working side than in the non-working side in Group 2 subjects. Asymmetry indexes were not significantly different between groups. CONCLUSIONS The similar EMG pattern and asymmetry indexes observed suggest the predominance of central nervous control over peripheral inputs on anterior temporalis and sternocleidomastoid motor neuron pools.
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- Aler Daniel Fuentes
- Institute for Research in Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile , Santiago , Chile
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Uram-Tuculescu S, Cooper LF, Foegeding EA, Vinyard CJ, De Kok IJ, Essick G. Electromyographic evaluation of masticatory muscles in dentate patients versus conventional and implant-supported fixed and removable denture wearers- a preliminary report comparing model foods. INT J PROSTHODONT 2015; 28:79-92. [PMID: 25588179 DOI: 10.11607/ijp.3931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate differences in masticatory muscle function during chewing of model foods designed to differ in fracture strength between dentate subjects (n = 5, ages 59 to 68 years) versus patients treated with a maxillary conventional complete denture opposing natural dentition or one of the following types of mandibular complete dentures: conventional, implant-supported overdenture, implant-supported fixed denture (n = 20, ages 45 to 83 years). The authors hypothesized that denture wearers would differ in duration of chewing, frequency of chewing, and masticatory muscle activity while preparing a bolus for swallowing. MATERIALS AND METHODS Surface electromyography was recorded bilaterally from the masseter, anterior temporalis, and anterior digastric. Masticatory muscle activity was evaluated using scaled values of the area under the electromyographic curve, while subjects chewed agar-based model foods with different fracture strengths. Chewing duration and frequency also were calculated from electromyographic recordings. Mixed model analysis of variance with "subject" as a random factor was used during statistical analysis. Logarithmic transformation was required to achieve normalization of residuals for the duration of chewing and the relative masticatory muscles activity, but not for the chewing frequency. RESULTS Relative masticatory muscle activity was 2.57 times higher for the denture wearers than for the dentate subjects during chewing of model foods (P < .0001). The reduction in masticatory muscle activity from the 1st to the 10th chewing cycle was proportionally less in magnitude and occurred more gradually for denture wearers compared to dentate subjects. While chewing sequence duration increased with food fracture strength, it did not differ significantly in treatment versus dentate groups. Chewing cycle frequency did not differ between groups or with food fracture strength. CONCLUSIONS The observed increases in relative masticatory muscle activity for denture wearers compared to the dentate subjects during oral food processing likely reflect supplemental mechanical efforts to accommodate the use of dentures for preparing a bolus for swallowing.
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Gonda T, Yasuda D, Ikebe K, Maeda Y. Biomechanical Factors Associated with Mandibular Cantilevers: Analysis with Three-Dimensional Finite Element Models. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 2014; 29:e275-82. [PMID: 25397809 DOI: 10.11607/jomi.3663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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AIM Occlusal therapy is employed to alleviate the symptoms of a temporomandibular disorder (TMD) at times. However, the long-term effect of occlusal therapy in the masticatory system is not well understood. This case study aims to present a 30-year follow-up of a TMD case. METHODOLOGY The patient developed TMD with intermittent closed lock of the left temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Chief complaints included trismus, pain, and noise of the left TMJ during function. The patient's occlusal disharmony was assessed with use of electronic instruments and corrected based on the neuromuscular concept. A minimum-invasive and reversible approach using adhesive occlusal restorations was used. RESULTS The jaw movement and masticatory muscle activity assessed at the 7- and 23-year follow-ups revealed that the established occlusion was well adapted, and re-established the patient's functional occlusion system. The patient has been free from TMD symptoms with the corrected occlusion for 30 years. CONCLUSIONS Occlusal reconstruction based on the neuromuscular concept can be stably integrated into the patient's functional occlusion system.
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Botelho AL, Gentil FHU, Sforza C, da Silva MAMR. Standardization of the Electromyographic Signal Through the Maximum Isometric Voluntary Contraction. Cranio 2014; 29:23-31. [PMID: 21370766 DOI: 10.1179/crn.2011.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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- André Luís Botelho
- Faculty of Odontology of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Dept. of Odontology Restoration, Avenida do Café, s/n, Monte Alegre Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
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The aim of this work was to test the effects of the Function Generator Bite (FGB) on the masticatory muscles of temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) subjects. Two groups were selected for the study. A group of 20 TMD patients (group F) requiring orthodontic treatment and treated with FGB and a group of 10 healthy subjects (group H) were considered. Both groups were evaluated before the therapy began (TO) and then after 18 months of therapy (T1). An electromyographic analysis of the masseter and temporalis anterior muscles and a clinical evaluation according to the Research Diagnostic Criteria for TMD (RDC/TMD) were performed. A statistical difference between the two groups was observed at TO with respect to the activity index. TMD subjects showed a lower value of the index. Further studies are necessary to fully understand the utility of this EMG index as a diagnostic indicator.
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Fatigue is usually defined as the point at which a particular level of force can be no longer maintained. In the present study, surface EMG of the masseter and temporalis anterior muscles was measured in ten healthy young adults performing a unilateral molar (right side) clench. The subjects clenched on a bite force transducer at a fixed force level of 13 kg (127 N) as long as they could (endurance). The test ended when the subjects could no longer produce the required bite force. From the EMG recordings, the median power frequency was calculated at the beginning of the task (T0), after one minute of clenching (T1), and at the end of the task (T2, endurance time). For each subject and muscle, percentage decrements in the median power frequency were also computed at T1 and T2. Endurance time ranged between 79 and 470 s. Significant modifications in the median power frequency in both masseter muscles (right side, p=0.003; left side, p=0.02, analysis of variance) were found, with a significant difference for the median frequency at T2 (p<0.02 at post hoc test). The modifications in the temporalis muscles were not significant (p>0.05). Additionally, at T1, significant percentage decrements in the median power frequency were found for both right side muscles (p<0.05, paired Student's ). The left side muscles modifications (p>0.05) were not significant. A significant effect of side was found (p=0.007, analysis of variance), without effects of muscle and no muscle x side interaction. At T2, both masseter muscles and the right side temporalis had a significant modification in their median power frequency. Overall, the modifications were larger in the masseter than in the temporalis muscles (p=0.022, analysis of variance), without effects of side and no muscle x side interaction. In conclusion, a fixed submaximal muscular contraction provoked fatigue modifications in the EMG power spectra that were well comparable to those obtained in previous investigations using forces computed as percentages of individually assessed maximum bite forces The present protocol (endurance clenching at a fixed force level) could be used as both a research and a clinical tool that would allow an easier and less troublesome assessment of both healthy persons and patients.
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- Chiarella Sforza
- Dept. of Human Morphology, University of Milan, via Mangiagalli 31, 1-20133 Milan, Italy.
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Ceneviz C, Mehta NR, Forgione A, Sands MJ, Abdallah EF, Lobo Lobo S, Mavroudi S. The Immediate Effect of Changing Mandibular Position on the EMG Activity of the Masseter, Temporalis, Sternocleidomastoid, and Trapezius Muscles. Cranio 2014; 24:237-44. [PMID: 17086852 DOI: 10.1179/crn.2006.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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This study investigated the immediate effect of changing mandibular position on the electromyographic (EMG) activity of the masseter (MS), temporalis (TM), sternocleidomastoid (SCM) and trapezius (TR) muscles. Thirty-three (33) asymptomatic subjects (16 males and 17 females), ages 23 to 52 were selected. Surface EMG recordings were obtained for all muscles bilaterally with the mandible in a relaxed open position (relaxed) and during maximal voluntary clenching (fullbite) for the following: a non-repositioning appliance (NONREPOS) and repositioning appliance (REPOS). REPOS significantly reduced EMG activity of all muscles bilaterally during fullbite. During relaxation, reduction in EMG activity was only found for TR bilaterally. NONREPOS decreased the EMG activity bilaterally for TM and TR and unilaterally (left) for MS and SCM during fullbite. During relaxation, NONREPOS decreased muscle activity bilaterally for TR and SCM. A unilateral reduction was found for TM (right). These findings suggest that immediate alterations in mandibular position affect the cranio-cervical system. Both mandibular positions tested lowered the EMG activity of masticatory and cervical muscles in the relaxed and fullbite positions. The trapezius muscle was the most responsive to alterations in mandibular position.
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- Caroline Ceneviz
- The Craniofacial Pain Center, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Box 1, One Kneeland St., 6th Floor, Boston, MA 02111, USA.
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Palinkas M, Cecilio FA, Siéssere S, Borges TDF, de Carvalho CAM, Semprini M, de Sousa LG, Regalo SCH. Aging of masticatory efficiency in healthy subjects: electromyographic analysis--Part 2. Acta Odontol Latinoam 2013; 26:161-166. [PMID: 25335369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The masticatory process identifies the level of the individual's masticatory ability and provides important information for an adequate diagnosis of the masticatory function. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the influence of age on habitual and non-habitual mastication by means of the values of the ensemble average of masticatory cycles. All volunteers were Brazilian, Caucasian, fully dentate (except for Group I--mixed dentition), aged 7-80 years and divided into five groups: I (7-12 years), II (13-20 years), III (21- 40 years), IV (41-60 years) and V (61-80 years). Except for Group V, which comprised nine women and eight men, all groups were equally divided with respect to gender (20 M/20 F). All subjects were nasal breathers, had normal occlusion and no parafunctional habits or symptoms of temporomandibular dysfunction (RDC/TMD). The masticatory process was analyzed during habitual mastication of peanuts and raisins, and non-habitual mastication of ParafilmM, for 10 seconds each. The resulting electromyographic data were evaluated using SPSS 19.0 software for Windows. ANOVA (analysis of variance) followed by the Duncan test were used to compare the efficiency of the masticatory cycle between age groups. Multivariate analysis (General Linear Models) was used to analyze the effect of age groups and gender on the efficiency of themasticatory cycle, to compare groups (p < 0.05). The results showed that age is directly associated with the changes in masticatory process in healthy subjects.
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Ballenberger N, von Piekartz H, Paris-Alemany A, La Touche R, Angulo-Diaz-Parreño S. Influence of different upper cervical positions on electromyography activity of the masticatory muscles. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2012; 35:308-18. [PMID: 22632591 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2012.04.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2011] [Revised: 12/17/2011] [Accepted: 01/25/2012] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine the activity of the masseter and anterior temporalis muscles in relation to different positions of the upper cervical spine during maximal voluntary isometric clenching by surface electromyography (EMG). METHODS This was a cross-sectional study with a repeated-measures design performed using 25 asymptomatic subjects (13 female and 12 male; mean age, 31 years; SD, 8.51). The EMG activity of the masseter and anterior temporalis muscles was recorded bilaterally during maximal clenching at neutral position and during extension, flexion, ipsilateral lateral flexion, contralateral lateral flexion, and ipsilateral and contralateral rotations in maximal flexion. In addition, the upper cervical range of motion and mandibular excursions were assessed. The EMG activity data were analyzed using a 3-way analysis of variance in which the factors considered were upper cervical position, sex (male and female), and side (right and left), and the hypothesis of importance was the interaction side x position. RESULTS The 3-way analysis of variance detected statistically significant differences between the several upper cervical positions (F = 13.724; P < .001) but found no significant differences for sex (F = 0.202; P = .658) or side (F = 0.86; P = .53) regarding EMG activity of the masseter muscle. Significant differences were likewise observed for interaction side x position for the masseter muscle (F = 12.726; P < .001). The analysis of the EMG activity of anterior temporalis muscle did not produce statistically significant differences (P > .05). CONCLUSION This preliminary study suggests that the upper cervical movements influence the surface EMG activity of the masseter muscle. These findings support a model in which there are interaction between the craniocervical and the craniomandibular system.
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Arima T, Tomonaga A, Yachida W, Tanosoto T, Haugland M, Ohata N, Svensson P. Site-to-site variation of muscle activity and sensitivity in the human anterior temporalis muscle: implications for contingent stimulation. Acta Odontol Scand 2012; 70:89-95. [PMID: 21732741 DOI: 10.3109/00016357.2011.597778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate variation of electromyographic (EMG) activity and sensitivity between different sites of anterior temporalis (AT) muscle. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixteen healthy subjects (eight men: 28.8 ± 5.2 year old and eight women: 29.1 ± 3.9) participated in one experimental session. EMG activity during masticatory muscle contraction was recorded from nine sites at the AT muscle in a 3 × 3 grid with 1 cm between. The subjects maintained steady 30% of maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) using visual feedback. The surface EMG electrode was moved sequentially between these nine test sites and the contractions were repeated. One site was tested four times to assess test-re-test variability. The sensory threshold to electrical stimulation and impedance was also measured at the same sites as the placement of EMG electrodes. RESULTS The 30% MVC force values did not differ between sites (p = 0.863) or within the same site (p = 0.995) due to the feedback. The EMG activity during 30% MVC was highest at the anterior-superior site (p < 0.05) with a marginal difference within the same site (p = 0.044). Impedance was higher at the posterior-superior, posterior-middle and posterior-inferior sites (p < 0.05). The sensory threshold was highest at the posterior-superior site (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION These findings showed that electrodes close to the hairline have higher impedance and sensory thresholds and should be avoided. The anterior-superior site produces the highest EMG activity and lower sensory thresholds and can be recommended as the optimal site to place the electrode for contingent stimulation.
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- Taro Arima
- Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan.
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Koseoglu E, Yildirim A, Borlu M. Is headache in Behçet's disease related to silent neurologic involvement? Clin Exp Rheumatol 2011; 29:S32-S37. [PMID: 21640046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2010] [Accepted: 12/22/2010] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Headache is an interesting issue in Behçet's disease (BD). This study aimed to investigate if headache or a special type of headache was correlated with silent neurologic involvement in BD patients without any neurologic sign. METHODS The study was performed on 120 BD patients (30 without headache, 30 with non-structural headache of BD and 30 with migraine headache, 30 with tension type headache) and 30 healthy control subjects. Some neurophysiologic tests of brain stem; temporalis muscle exteroceptive suppression periods (ESP) and brain stem auditory evoked potentials (BAEP) were performed in the patients, when they were not in an attack period of the disease, and control subjects to investigate the presence of silent neurologic involvement and the relation between headache and silent neurologic involvement. RESULTS Some electrophysiological abnormalities, as right BAEP 1-5 interpeak latency prolongation (p=0.01) and left ESP2 duration shortening (p<0.005), were seen in BD patients compared to healthy control subjects. Furthermore, the patients with non-structural headache of BD were found to have shorter ESP1 and 2 durations (p<0.001) and longer ESP1 latencies (p<0.05), with respect to the other patient subgroups with different types of headache and healthy control group, showing brain stem pathology. Additionally, they had longer right BAEP 3-5 interpeak latency as compared to the patient subgroup without headache (p=0.001). CONCLUSIONS There is a silent neurologic involvement in BD and this involvement may be in relation with a particular type of vascular headache, named as non-structural headache of BD. So, in clinical evaluation of BD patients, this type of headache may be considered as a warning message for neurological involvement.
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- Emel Koseoglu
- Neurology Department, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey.
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Spadaro A, Monaco A, Cattaneo R, Masci C, Gatto R. Effect on anterior temporalis surface EMG of eyes open-closed condition. Eur J Paediatr Dent 2010; 11:210-212. [PMID: 21250774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND The use of rest surface EMG of jaw elevator muscles is still debated. The low voltage recorded in anterior temporalis muscle by electromyography (EMG) in rest position could be affected by electronic noise or by activity coming from other muscles. Our goal was to evaluate the physiological behaviour of the anterior temporalis by surface EMG at rest mandible position during open or closed eyes condition in healthy young subjects without both malocclusion and visual defect. MATERIALS AND METHODS Surface EMG of anterior temporalis, masseter, digastric, sternomastoid muscle and mandible kinesiographic movement were recorded in 20 young, healthy individuals without both malocclusion and visual defect during open-closed eyes condition. RESULTS No significant difference was found in surface EMG of anterior temporalis comparing eyes closed to eyes open condition. CONCLUSION Physiology of open-closed eyes in healthy, young subjects without malocclusion or visual defect does not imply a change in surface EMG of anterior temporalis muscle.
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- A Spadaro
- Department of Gnathology and Prosthetic Dentistry, University of L'Aquila, Italy
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Palinkas M, Nassar MSP, Cecílio FA, Siéssere S, Semprini M, Machado-de-Sousa JP, Hallak JEC, Regalo SCH. Age and gender influence on maximal bite force and masticatory muscles thickness. Arch Oral Biol 2010; 55:797-802. [PMID: 20667521 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2010.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 149] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2009] [Revised: 04/08/2010] [Accepted: 06/29/2010] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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The present study aimed investigate the age and gender influence on maximal molar bite force and at outlining the criteria for normal masticatory muscle development in a sample of 177 Brazilian Caucasian dentate individuals aged 7-80 years divided into five age groups: I (7-12 years), II (13-20 years), III (21-40 years), IV (41-60 years), and V (61-80 years). Except for Group V, which comprised nine women and eight men, all groups were equally divided in respect to gender (20 M/20 F). Bite force was recorded with a mouth-adapted 1000N dynamometer and the highest out of three records was regarded as the maximal bite force. The data were submitted to multivariate statistical analysis (SPSS 17.0 p<0.05). Effects of group and gender were found, but no interactions between them. The ANOVA showed significant differences between groups bilaterally. Bonferroni's test showed that group I had significantly lower bite force means at both sides as compared to all groups, except group V. No differences were found between the left and right sides. In all the groups, gender was found to be a significant factor associated with maximal bite force. A global comparison including all the subjects and measures showed that the means of men were approximately 30% higher than those of women. Within-group comparisons yielded similar results in all groups. Muscle thickness was measured with a SonoSite Titan ultrasound tool using a high-resolution real-time 56mm/10MHz linear-array transducer. Three ultrasound images were obtained from the bilateral masseter and temporal muscles at rest and at maximal voluntary contraction. The means of the three measures in each clinical condition were analyzed with multivariate statistical analysis (SPSS 17.0 p<0.05). A gradual increase in thickness of the masseter and temporal muscles was found both at rest and maximal voluntary contraction for groups I to IV, whereas a decrease in muscle thickness was observed in group V. Multivariate analysis showed that in both conditions there was an effect of group and gender. The study of the development of the stomatognathic system in relation to age and gender can provide useful data for the identification of normal and impaired functioning patterns. The results of this study indicate that age and gender are associated with structural and functional alterations in the muscles of the stomatognathic system.
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- Marcelo Palinkas
- Department of Morphology, Stomatology, and Physiology of the Ribeirão Preto Dental School (RPDS), University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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Zou B, Wu XB, He SD. [Phase space reconstruction of mastication muscles surface electromyography signal based on nonlinear dynamics]. Zhonghua Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi 2010; 45:318-320. [PMID: 20654252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To calculate the delay times and embedding dimensions of surface electromyogragh (sEMG) signal of the masseter and temporal muscle during clenching at intercuspal position (ICP), and to reconstruct the space phase of sEMG signal with method of nonlinear dynamics. METHODS Ten male and 10 female young volunteers with normal masticatory system were included in the study, the signals of surface sEMG of bilateral masseter and temporal muscles in the position of ICP were collected, and the delay times and embedding dimensions of the sEMG signals were calculated using C-C method, the space phase of the sEMG signals was reconstructed. RESULTS A program of nonlinear dynamic analysis of mastication muscles sEMG signals was developed base on the platform of Matlab. The signals of the sEMG of the masseters and temporals were analyzed with nonlinear dynamic methods, the delay times and embedding dimensions of each muscles sEMG signals were obtained, and the space phase of each sEMG signals were reconstructed. The graphs of the space phase indicated the typical characteristic of chaotic attractor. CONCLUSIONS The signals of the masseter and temporal muscles of surface sEMG during clenching at ICP of normal masticatory system show the typical characters of chaos, the methods of nonlinear dynamics are effective to analyze the sEMG signals of mastication system.
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- Bo Zou
- Department of Prosthodontics, Guanghua School and Hospital of Stomatology & Institute of Stomatological Research, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510055, China.
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Coelho-Ferraz MJP, Berzin F, Amorim CF, Romano FL, de Paula Queluz D. Electromyographic and cephalometric correlation with the predominant masticatory movement. Stomatologija 2010; 12:51-55. [PMID: 20679756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the chewing muscular dynamics and correlate the side of the masticatory movement that is more vertical and/or more horizontal established by the photomeasurement Masticatory Functional Angle (MFA) to the muscular activity behavior, showed in the surface electromyography and in the radiographic images. MATERIAL AND METHOD Seventeen people were selected of both genders, with the average age of 25 years, without signs or apparent symptoms of masticatory muscular disorders. The teleradiographies were done in lateral norm and surface electromyography of the masseter muscles, anterior portion of temporal and supra-hyoids in rest position and maximal bite. The bite force measured with a metallic transducer that was connected to a force sensor (Strain Gauge) to measure the deformation of the material model SF4 (EMG SYSTEM DO BRASIL). A mandibular goniometer of the EMG System of Brazil was used to measure the opening size. RESULTS The comparison and correlation were established between the groups with MFA>5 degrees and MFA<5 degrees by the test "t" of Student or test of Mann-Whitney conform the distribution was normal or not, respectively. The results showed significant differences between groups, although without sexual dimorphism, to masseter muscle in maximal bite. CONCLUSION In conclusion, the anatomic-physiological aspects of temporomandibular disorders are related to the asymmetrical mandible function.
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Erdem A, Kilic N, Eröz B. Changes in soft tissue profile and electromyographic activity after activator treatment. Aust Orthod J 2009; 25:116-122. [PMID: 20043545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND To date, few studies have correlated the changes in muscle activity and specific soft tissue variables in adolescents with malocclusions. OBJECTIVE To determine associations between the soft tissue profile and electromyographic activities in temporalis, masseter and orbicularis oris muscles in children with Class II division 1 malocclusions treated with activators. METHODS For this prospective study, 25 subjects with Class II division 1 malocclusions were randomly assigned to either a Treatment group (N=15) or a Control group (N=10). The mean skeletal ages of the subjects in the Treatment and Control groups were 11.3 +/- 1.1 and 11.0 +/- 1.3 years, respectively. The subjects in the Treatment group were treated with activators and the subjects in the Control group were untreated. Lateral cephalometric radiographs and EMG recordings of the anterior temporalis and masseter muscles during clenching, chewing and swallowing and the orbicularis oris muscle during whistling were obtained at the start of the study and 12 months later. Changes in the soft tissue profile were correlated with changes in the EMG activities in anterior temporalis, superficial masseter and orbicularis oris muscles. RESULTS The upper lip to E line distance (UL-E) decreased more in the Treatment group than the Control group (p < 0.05) and the H angle decreased in the Treatment group, but increased in the Control group (p < 0.01). The EMG activities of temporalis and masseter muscles increased significantly in both groups. All between-group EMG differences were statistically significant with the exception of the activities in the temporalis and masseter muscles during swallowing. In the Treatment group, a significant positive correlation (r = .57) was found between the changes in UL-E and anterior temporalis activity during swallowing, and significant negative correlations were observed between the EMG activity of masseter muscle during swallowing and changes in LL-E (r = -.54), OLp-UL (r = -.55) and OLp-LL (r = -.67). CONCLUSIONS Activator therapy is accompanied by changes in the lips and temporalis and masseter activities during swallowing.
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- Abdulvahit Erdem
- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Atatürk University, Rize, Turkey.
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Forrester SE, Pain MTG, Presswood R, Toy A. Do the physical properties of occlusal-indicating media affect muscle activity [EMG) during use? Tex Dent J 2009; 126:516-525. [PMID: 19639919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Four occlusal marking media (Parkell film, articulating silk, articulating paper and T-Scan foil) were tested to assess whether they affected neuromuscular function during occlusal marking events. Muscle activity of the anterior temporalis (TA) and superficial masseter (MS) muscles were obtained from surface EMG measurements during a slow closure to occlusion followed immediately by a forceful bite and a maximum clench onto each of the various occlusal indicating media. Muscle activity during the whole period of activation and immediately following onset were investigated. Significant differences in neuromuscular function between the occlusal marking media were observed, particularly between the Parkell film and articulating silk as opposed to the articulating paper and the T-Scan foil. The Parkell film and articulating silk gave neuromuscular function very similar to that of natural dentition occlusal contact, while the articulating paper and T-Scan foil showed similarities to occluding onto cotton rolls as previously reported (1). These results suggest that both the thickness and plasticity of the indicating media affect neuromuscular function during occlusion.
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- Stephanie E Forrester
- Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK
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Serra MD, Duarte Gavião MB, dos Santos Uchôa MN. The use of ultrasound in the investigation of the muscles of mastication. Ultrasound Med Biol 2008; 34:1875-1884. [PMID: 18774217 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2008.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2008] [Revised: 04/02/2008] [Accepted: 05/27/2008] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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The aim of this article was to review the literature concerning ultrasonography imaging (US) of the muscles of mastication and to discuss its use, advantages and disadvantages and the findings of the authors. A web search was performed using the terms "ultrasound" and "muscles". US has been shown to be a reliable method of great utility in the field of diagnosis of alterations in the muscles of mastication and for the study of changes during growth and aging. It should be preferred in comparison to computerized axial tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) because of its safety and cost advantages since it is as reliable and precise as these other techniques. Although various techniques have been used in ultrasonographic scanning, this article discusses those techniques most commonly adopted by the authors.
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- Marcia Diaz Serra
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, State University of Campinas, Piracicaba Dental School, SP/Brazil
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The aim of this study was to elucidate the influence of change in sound tone of playing wind instruments on activity of jaw-closing muscles and the effect of sustained playing for a long time on fatigue of jaw-closing muscles. Electromyograms (EMG) of 19 brass instrument players and 14 woodwind instrument players were measured while playing instruments in tuning tone and high tone and under other conditions. Nine brass instrument players and nine woodwind instrument players played instruments for 90 min. Before and after the exercise, power spectral analyses of EMG from masseter muscles at 50% of maximum voluntary clenching level were performed and mean power frequency (MPF) were calculated. Root mean square (RMS) of EMG in masseter and temporal muscles while playing were slightly larger than those at rest but extremely small in comparison with those during maximum clenching. Root mean square in orbicularis oris and digastric muscles were relatively large when playing instruments. In the brass instrument group, RMS in high tone was significantly higher than that in tuning tone in all muscles examined. In the woodwind instrument group, RMS in high tone was not significantly higher than that in tuning tone in those muscles. Mean power frequency was not decreased after sustained playing in both instrument groups. These findings indicate that contractive load to jaw-closing muscles when playing a wind instrument in both medium and high tone is very small and playing an instrument for a long time does not obviously induce fatigue of jaw-closing muscles.
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- A Gotouda
- Department of Gnathofunctional Medicine, Graduate School of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan.
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Tsuchiya A, Miura H, Okada D, Kato H, Tokuda A, Hoshino K. Comparison of the main occluding area between adults and adolescents. J Med Dent Sci 2008; 55:81-90. [PMID: 19845153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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It has become clear that foods crushing is performed in the circumscribed region between functional cusps, that is, at "the main occluding area". However, it is not established to evaluate this area objectively. The purpose of this study was to establish the positional evaluation of the main occluding area quantitatively and evaluate the positional change depending on the age with this method. The subjects were fifteen adults and ten adolescents who had no stomatognathic disorder. Temporary Stopping was used as test material in this study. In order to analyze the position of the main occluding area, the projected centroid coordinate of the test material was calculated and projected onto the reference axis. It was possible to quantitatively evaluate positional changes of the main occluding area depending on growth process. As a result, the main occluding areas of the adults were significantly posterior to those of the adolescents and tended to be more stable. There was a significant difference in the occlusal contant area between two groups. The occlusal contact area had great influence on the stability of the main occluding area. However, besides occlusal contact area, there might be other factors which stabilized the main occluding area.
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- Akiyo Tsuchiya
- Fixed Prosthodontics, Department of Restorative Sciences, Division of Oral Health Sciences, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan.
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Brezulianu C. [Functional aspects of lower jaw dynamics--EMG study]. Rev Med Chir Soc Med Nat Iasi 2007; 111:1046-1051. [PMID: 18389803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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The paper presents a study of muscular forces using EMG records for temporal and masseter muscles on different occlusion situations. Each muscle activity was investigated related to different occlusion situation in order to be able to determine correlations with possible diagnostic and treatment of dental system malfunctions. The results regarding the practical determination of symmetrical indexes and muscle activity indexes were compared with specific references.
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- Cornelia Brezulianu
- Disciplina EPR-Proteze unidentare, Facultatea de Medicină Dentară, Universitatea de Medicină si Farmacie "Gr.T. Popa", Iaşi
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This study investigated the influence of experimentally altered occlusal guidance on masticatory muscle activity. Twenty healthy human subjects (15 males and five females with an average age of 26.5 years) volunteered to participate in this study. Metallic occlusal overlays were fabricated for the lower working side canine and overlaid on the second molar and the non-working side second molar to simulate a canine-protected occlusion, group function occlusion and bilateral balanced occlusion. Electromyography (EMG) activities in the bilateral masseter, anterior and posterior temporalis were recorded during maximal clenching. The experimental occlusal pattern revealed to have statistically significant effects on EMG activity. As the most characteristic change, EMG activity in the anterior temporalis significantly increased in the simulated group function occlusion and the simulated bilateral balanced occlusion compared with the simulated cuspid protected occlusion. The increased teeth contacts to the posterior region altered the unilateral pattern of the anterior temporalis activity to the bilateral pattern, while that of masseter activity remained unchanged.
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- N Okano
- Removable Prosthodontics, Department of Masticatory Function Rehabilitation, Division of Oral Health Sciences, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8549, Japan.
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de Sousa RA, Semprini M, Vitti M, Borsatto MC, Hallak Regalo SC. Electromyographic evaluation of the masseter and temporal muscles activity in volunteers submitted to acupuncture. Electromyogr Clin Neurophysiol 2007; 47:243-50. [PMID: 17711042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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AIM To assess the effect of acupuncture on the temporal and masseter muscles activity employing surface electromyography. METHODS Thirty volunteers were evaluated according to three groups of acupuncture application: selected local points, selected points at distance and association of local and distant points. Bipolar surface electrodes were positioned bilaterally on the anterior portion of temporal muscle, as well as in the median region of masseter muscle. An electromyograph connected to a computer and a specific software registered the muscular activity before and after acupuncture, in the following experimental conditions: 1- Rest Position (RP); 2- Maximum Intercuspation Clenching (MIC); 3- Bilateral Molar Clenching with Cotton Rolls (BMCCR). The mean values obtained for the activities of the studied muscles were submitted to Analysis of Variance and Tukey complementary test. RESULTS The electromyographic activity of the studied muscles was lower after the application of the methods of acupuncture in the Rest, and higher after the application of the acupuncture in the Maximum Intercuspation Clenching; the electromyographic activity of the temporal muscle was higher than the masseter muscle in the Rest and lower in the Bilateral molar clenching with cotton rolls; the electromyographic activity showed to be modified after the three used methods of acupuncture in the Maximum Intercuspation Clenching. In this clinical condition, the method of long-distance acupuncture was higher than the application of local needles and the associated method. CONCLUSION Acupuncture provided alterations in the activity of the studied muscles, favoring conditions of rest and muscular tightness.
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- R A de Sousa
- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthesis Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo (USP), Brazil
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