[Studies on the cybernetic aspects of occlusal splint therapy].

Abstract

This study was focussed on the effects of changes in interocclusal clearance on the activity of oral muscles. Two types of occlusal splints were incorporated in 20 subjects without TMJ-syndrome. Their muscle reactions were recorded electromyographically in the masseter muscle. The results show 5 groups of muscle reaction correlated with the mean postural face height. The changed height of the postural position has a significant influence on the control pattern of the masticatory system.

• Authors: H Tschernitschek, H Feistner
• Journal: Deutsche zahnarztliche Zeitschrift (Dtsch Zahnarztl Z) Vol. 45 Issue 9 Pg. 594-6 (Sep 1990) ISSN: 0012-1029 [Print] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Untersuchungen zu kybernetischen Aspekten der Schienentherapie.
• PMID: 2269205 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Dental Occlusion
• Electromyography
• Face (anatomy & histology)
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Masseter Muscle (physiology)
• Splints
• Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome (therapy)
• Vertical Dimension