Electromyographic changes in masseter and sternocleidomastoid muscles can be applied to diagnose of temporomandibular disorders: An observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The diagnosis of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) is an important part of the functional cerebrospinal technique (FCST). In addition, surface electromyography (sEMG) is an important candidate for diagnosing TMD. In FCST, despite the importance of the cranio-cervical-mandibular system, few sEMG parameters consider TMDs. Thus, this study evaluated the possibility of TMD diagnosis by sEMG.

Methods

The study was conducted as an assessor-blinded cross-sectional study. Each of 35 participants were recruited for patient group and normal group separately based on the Diagnostic Criteria for TMD Symptoms Questionnaire (DC/TMD SQ). The sEMG was measured by attaching electrodes to sternocleidomastoid muscles (SCMM) and masseter muscles (MM) before and after wearing the tem

SUBMITTER: Choi KH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8185238 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature