Using Quantitative Masticatory Dysfunction to Inform Pain Management in Trigeminal Neuralgia Through Electromyographic Monitoring.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a rare and debilitating condition characterized by severe, episodic facial pain, with an incidence of about five individuals per 100 000 annually, predominantly affecting women aged 50-70 years. TN is often difficult to diagnose; leading to underestimation or misdiagnosis and prolonged patient suffering.

Objective

This study aimed to assess masticatory dysfunction in individuals with and without TN using an electromyographic device ("Chewing") and evaluate its potential to quantify pain-related dysfunction and inform treatment approaches.

Methods

This observational study assessed masticatory dysfunction in TN patients and healthy controls using "Chewing" device. Masticatory behavior was monitored with apple and carrot as test fo

SUBMITTER: Riente A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12521066 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature