Transformation of Electromyographic Parameters in the Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64124/DMR-2025-2-16

Keywords:

electromyography, dysfunction, temporomandibular joint, masticatory muscles, bioelectric activity, bioelectrical rest, myorelaxation splint, occlusio

Abstract

Our study enabled us to track and analyze changes in the masticatory muscles of patients undergoing treatment for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, thereby indicating the effectiveness of this treatment. In patients with TMJ dysfunction, qualitative and quantitative electromyography indicators closely correlate with the stages of pathology development and correspond to its clinical manifestations. His study was the first to analyze the relationship between changes in muscle contraction frequency parameters and the subjective sensation of pain in the area of the specified masticatory muscle in patients.
Aim: to study and compare the nature and degree of changes in electromyographic activity of the primary and accessory masticatory muscles in patients with TMJ dysfunction before and after the use of muscle relaxant splints.
Material and methods. A seven-year study of patients with TMJ dysfunction (374 people). 1613 electromyograms were provided for the general analysis before and during the treatment of patients.
Results of the analysis of the effectiveness of the use of myofascial release splints in the treatment of TMJ dysfunction allow us to improve the quality of treatment of this pathology in patients. The results obtained after 6 months indicate that the effectiveness of treatment of patients in CG I (with the lowest intensity of TMJ dysfunction symptoms) reached 89.1 ± 1.3%; CG II—78.3 ± 1.3%; and CG III—77.3 ± 1.3%.

Author Biography

  • T. M. Kostiuk, Bogomolets National Medical University

    Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor,
    Head of the Department of Orthodontics and Propaedeutics of Orthopedic Dentistry

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Published

09/01/2025

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ORTHODONTICS

How to Cite

Kostiuk, T. M. (2025). Transformation of Electromyographic Parameters in the Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction. Dentistry. Medicine. Rehabilitation , 2 (2), 16-21. https://doi.org/10.64124/DMR-2025-2-16

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