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Electromyographic evaluation of masseter and anterior temporalis muscles in patients with temporomandibular disorders following interocclusal appliance treatment.

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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.
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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the interocclusal appliance efficiency in patients with temporomandibular disorder (TMD), by using computerized electromyographic (EMG) evaluation in the rest position of the mandible. Twenty-two patients (male and female) with TMD symptoms, between 18 and 53 years of age, were examined. EMG evaluations were performed before the treatment and during the 90th, 120th and 150th day of using the interocclusal appliance therapy. In the 90th and 120th day, inserting canine guidance and group function disclusion, respectively, changed interocclusal appliance. The results showed that group function disclusion caused shorter EMG activity in the mandible rest position for the anterior temporalis muscle.

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Anterior guidance: its effect on electromyographic activity of the temporal and masseter muscles.

TL;DR: The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of two occlusal schemes on the temporal and masseter muscles and the length of the roots of the canines and the anatomical structure of the supporting alveolar process gives testimony to nature’s intention as to the function intended.
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Splint Therapy for the Myofascial Pain-Dysfunction (MPD) Syndrome: a Comparative Study

TL;DR: Three types of splints were designed to relieve symptoms of patients with myofascial pain-dysfunction syndrome and patients showed remission or noticeable improvement in their symptoms with the use of a nonoccluding appliance.
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Nocturnal electromyographic evaluation of myofascial pain dysfunction in patients undergoing occlusal splint therapy

TL;DR: The splint was most likely to reduce nocturnal EMG levels in patients with least severe symptoms, and returned to pretreatment EMG Levels after removal of the splint in 92% of the patients.
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Influence of group function and canine guidance on electromyographic activity of elevator muscles

TL;DR: The results showed an EMG activity reduction of the elevator muscles with group function relative to their activity in centric occlusion, and suggest the use of canine guidance in laterotrusion for therapy with full-coverage occlusal splints.
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