Alexandre Brait Landulpho

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors evaluated the interocclusal appliance efficiency in patients with temporomandibular disorder (TMD), by using computerized electromyographic (EMG) evaluation in the rest position of the mandible.

TL;DR: Evaluating the effectiveness of the therapy with occlusal splints in patients with temporomandibular disorders by the computerized electromyography showed that there were significant reductions in the electromyographic activity along the entire period of treatment during the mandibular isometric clenching for masseter and anterior temporalis muscles.

TL;DR: It was concluded that the presence of a free-way space at the end of the treatment confirms the importance of its existence for maintaining the balance of the masticatory system, assuming the occurrence of a postural repositioning.

TL;DR: This research evaluated two techniques to record the occlusal contacts in habitual maximal intercuspation obtained in models mounted in semi adjustable articulator and in the mouth using an eight-micrometer carbon paper and sensors (T-Scan II) and showed that the carbon paper as material used for the occLusal contact records enabled to determine exactly the quantity and its locations in the Occlusal surface.

TL;DR: Electrosonographic evaluations revealed a significant increase in joint sounds frequency in the right TMJ, and these appliances received canine guidance and group function modification at the 90th and 120th day, respectively.