Three-dimensional architecture characteristics and diffusion properties of masticatory muscles assessed with diffusion tensor imaging and diffusion spectrum imaging: a pilot study of differences, reproducibility and sensitivity to microenvironment changes [PDF]
Background Diffusion spectral imaging (DSI) could overcome the inherent limitation of diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), but its outcomes in masticatory muscle fiber-tracking have not been well-established. Therefore, the objective of this prospective study
Xiang Lin+6 more
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Preservation of masseter muscle until the end stage in the SOD1G93A mouse model for ALS [PDF]
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) progressively impairs motor neurons, leading to muscle weakness and loss of voluntary muscle control. This study compared the effects of SOD1 mutation on masticatory and limb muscles from disease onset to death in ALS ...
Sou Kawata+7 more
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Magnetic resonance and sonographic imagings of masticatory muscle myalgia in temporomandibular disorder patients [PDF]
This article reviews recently published studies investigating the MRI and sonographic diagnosis of masticatory muscle myalgia in temporomandibular disorder patients.
Yoshiko Ariji, DDS, PhD, Eiichiro Ariji
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Functioning of masticatory muscles in patients with fractures of lower jaw [PDF]
Research objective is to reveal functional changes of masticatory muscles in patients with fractures of lower jaw in combination with dentition abnormalities. Materials. 72 patients with such pathology have been examined.
Lepilin А.V.+3 more
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Evaluation of Electromyographic Activity of Masticatory Muscles in Adults with Posterior Crossbite [PDF]
Introduction. There is evidence that patients with posterior crossbite (PXB) have neuromuscular changes in the masticatory muscles. However, up to the present time, the relationship among these changes on the electromyographic activity of the masticatory
Luiz Makito Osawa Gutierrez+4 more
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Standardised indexes reduce the variability of masticatory muscles electromyographic values [PDF]
In dentistry, surface electromyography (sEMG) is currently used in both clinical and research fields to study the electrical activity of the masticatory muscles, such as the anterior Temporals and Masseters, which are easily accessible.
Riccardo Rosati+5 more
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Association between bilateral condylar resorption and reduced volumes of the craniofacial skeleton and masticatory muscles in adult patients: A retrospective study [PDF]
Objectives: This retrospective cohort study aimed to analyze volumes of craniomaxillofacial bone and masticatory muscles of young adults with bilateral idiopathic condylar resorption.
Jing Ge+11 more
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EMG-CHARACTERISTICS OF MASTICATORY MUSCLES IN SUBJECTS WITH BRUXISM
Today, bruxism is a fairly common phenomenon. Bruxism is often defined as the parafunctional activity of the masticatory and facial muscles. Parafunction is called increased inappropriate activity, tension or even spasm of the masticatory and facial ...
L.V. Smaglyuk+3 more
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Different demands on the muscles of mastication may influence their functional profile (size and distribution of muscle fibre types), which may change during growth and maturation, potentially influencing craniofacial growth. The aim of this study was to
Aikaterini Lagou+5 more
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Functional Role of Suprahyoid Muscles in Bolus Formation During Mastication
It still remains unclear how the suprahyoid muscles function in bolus formation during mastication. This study aimed to investigate the contributory role of the suprahyoid muscles during mastication.
Anna Sasa+9 more
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