EMG analysis of masseter and temporal muscles in orthodontic treatment individuals with occlusal adjustment / Análise eletromiográfica dos músculos masseter e temporal, antes e após ajuste oclusal, em pacientes tratados ortodonticamente

Finalidade: O objetivo deste trabalho foi verificar a atividade eletromiográfica em 18 indivíduos de ambos os gêneros submetidos a tratamento ortodôntico corretivo com a Mecânica de Edgewise, comparando um grupo controle constituído por 09 indivíduos, que ao término do tratamento ortodôntico, apresentaram uma máxima intercuspidação habitual (MIH) igual a relação cêntrica (RC), com 09 indivíduos que ao término do tratamento ortodôntico apresentaram a máxima intercuspidação habitual diferente da relação cêntrica e avaliá-los novamente após o ajuste oclusal. Material e Métodos: As análises eletromiográficas foram realizadas por meio de movimentos mastigatórios e manutenção de posições posturais, antes (A) e após (P) a terapia do ajuste oclusal. Foram utilizados cinco canais do Eletromiógrafo K6-I EMG de oito canais. Foi realizada análise estatística (ANOVA) para a avaliação entre as situações antes e após a terapia adotada. Resultados: Notou-se que houve uma tendência para o aumento da atividade eletromiográfica no repouso, na relação cêntrica e na mastigação e uma diminuição da atividade na lateralidade e protrusão nos indivíduos submetidos à terapia de ajuste oclusal para p<0,05. Conclusão: baseado nos resultados obtidos, conclui-se que a terapia de ajuste oclusal por desgaste seletivo promove alterações na ativação da musculatura mastigatória

Background: This study aimed to assess the electromyographic activity in 18 individuals, both gender, submitted to an Edgewise orthodontic treatment, comparing 9 individuals who ended their orthodontic treatment. They presented mandibular glides/slide and a maximum intercuspation(MHI) different from the centric relationship(CR), and were submitted to occlusal adjustment due to selective wear with 9 control individuals. Material and Methods: The electromyographic analyses were performed during chewing movements and while maintaining postural positions, before and after the occlusal adjustment therapy. An eight-channel electromyographer was used: K6-I EMG Light Channel Surface Electromyography (Myo-tronics Co. Seattle, WA, EUA). ANOVA was performed for the comparison between the situations before and after therapy. Results: It was observed that, after occlusal adjustment, there was a tendency for an increase electromyographic activity in the rest, centric relation and mastication and a reduction of electromyographic activity during laterality and protrusion for p<0.05. Conclusion: Therefore, we conclude that the occlusal adjustment therapy, promotes modifications in the activity of the masticatory muscles

Correspondence of the auricular acupoint with the upper trapezius muscle: a electromyographic study.

Presently, acupuncture is a technique considered to be capable of stimulating the regulatory systems of the organism, such as the central nervous system, the endocrine system and the immunological system. The median frequency of the upper trapezium muscle with 40% and 60% of maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) of 15 healthy volunteers, was analyzed after the individuals were submitted to the AA treatment. The non-parametric Friedman test was used to compare median frequency values. In this exploratory study, the level of significance of each comparison was set to p<0.05. The intraclass analyses indicate a significant increase of the median frequency muscle at 60% of the MVC (Wicoxon test). Based on the results found, the AA peripheral stimulus can act as a modulator mechanism of muscle activity and was possible to verify correspondence of the auricular acupoint with the trapezius muscle.

Masticatory muscle activity in children with a skeletal or dentoalveolar open bite.

SUMMARY: The aim of this study was to compare the electromyographic (EMG) characteristics of masticatory muscles in children with either a skeletal or dentoalveolar open bite, compared with a control group (CG). Forty-five children (31 boys and 14 girls), aged 6-11 years, were included in the study, 15 with a skeletal anterior open bite (SAOB), 15 with a dentoalveolar anterior open bite (DAOB), and 15 with a normal occlusion (CG), defined by clinical evaluation and lateral cephalograms. EMG recordings of the temporal and masseter muscles were performed under maximal voluntary clenching and during chewing. Analysis of variance was used for inter-group analysis, followed by the Tukey post hoc test. A Student's t-test for paired data was used for intra-group analysis. There were statistically significant differences among the three groups (P < 0.05), with the mean EMG being highest in the CG and lowest in children with a SAOB. The percentage EMG activity during chewing in relation to that during maximal voluntary clenching was more than 100 per cent in the SAOB group. The CG and DAOB groups presented higher EMG activity during clenching compared with chewing (P < 0.001), as well as a greater difference between tasks. In the SAOB group, the neuromuscular system appeared to have a lower capacity to produce EMG activity according to the task, while that in the DAOB group suggests that their functional capacity during growth should also be carefully observed.

Electromyographic evaluation in children having rapid maxillary expansion.

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to analyze the electromyographic activity of the masseter and temporalis muscles of children having rapid maxillary expansion (RME) with a bonded rapid maxillary expansion appliance. METHODS: The sample consisted of 27 children (mean age, 8.6 years) with posterior crossbite who required RME treatment. Electromyographic activity of the masseter and temporalis muscles was analyzed before treatment and after the appliance was removed. The mean interval between the 2 analyses was 5 months. Muscular activity was electromyographically analyzed in rest position, and with maximum voluntary dental clenching and chewing. Differences in the 2 measurements were evaluated by using paired t tests. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: Electromyographic analysis showed that activity of the masseter and temporalis muscles increased significantly after the expansion appliance was removed during rest, dental clenching, and habitual chewing.

Mastigação e atividade eletromiográfica em crianças com mordida cruzada posterior / Mastication and electromyographic activity in children with posterior crossbite

Objetivo: investigar a preferência mastigatória e o comportamento dos músculos mastigatórios, em crianças de 6 a 9 anos, com mordida cruzada posterior. MÉTODOS: 30 crianças foram selecionadas num serviço de Ortodontia de uma universidade pública. Após a concordância na participação no trabalho, foi realizada entrevista com a criança e seu responsável, para investigação de disfunção temporomandibular; análise da preferência mastigatória, por meio de registros em vídeo e avaliação eletromiográfica (EMG) dos músculos masseter e temporal anterior, durante a mastigação solicitada, direita e esquerda, de uma goma de marcar. RESULTADOS: houve diferença significante na atividade EMG dos músculos masseter e temporal anterior entre os lados de trabalho e balanceio, porém não houve diferença estatística quando foram comparadas as atividades EMG entre os lados de mordida cruzada e não cruzada, tampouco entre os lados de preferência e não preferência mastigatória. CONCLUSÃO: na amostra estudada não se verificou assimetria funcional muscular estabelecida.

Purpose: to investigate the masticatory preference and the behavior of masticatory muscles, in children between6 to 9-year old, with posterior crossbite. METHODS: 30 children were selected from the Orthodontical service of a public university. After consenting to take part in the study, there was an interview with the children and the parent, in order to investigate temporomandibular disorders; masticatory was analyzed through video recording and electromyographic (EMG) evaluation of the masseter and anterior temporal, during the solicited mastication, on right and left, using chewing gum. RESULTS: there was a significant difference in the EMG activity of the masseter and temporal between work and balance sides, however there was no statistical differences in the comparison between crossbite side and no crossbite side, but neither between preference side and non the preference side. CONCLUSION: in the studied population there was no functional muscular asymmetry established.

Influência da posição do braço na relação EMG: força em músculos do braço / Influence of arm position EMG: force relatioship in arm muscles

A relação entre a amplitude do sinal eletromiográfico e a força muscular (EMC-força) tem sido tomada como medida indireta da força muscular. Este estudo, em 18 voluntárias e destras, visou avaliar a influência da posição do braço na relação EMG-força em músculos do braço em três tarefas...

The relationship between mioelectric signal amplitude and muscle strength (EMC-force) has been used as an indirect measure of muscle strength. The aim of this study, in 18 health, female, right-handed volunteers, was to assess the influence of arm position on the relationship EMG-force of arm position...

Anatomic variation of cranial parasympathetic ganglia.

Having broad knowledge of anatomy is essential for practicing dentistry. Certain anatomical structures call for detailed studies due to their anatomical and functional importance. Nevertheless, some structures are difficult to visualize and identify due to their small volume and complicated access. Such is the case of the parasympathetic ganglia located in the cranial part of the autonomic nervous system, which include: the ciliary ganglion (located deeply in the orbit, laterally to the optic nerve), the pterygopalatine ganglion (located in the pterygopalatine fossa), the submandibular ganglion (located laterally to the hyoglossus muscle, below the lingual nerve), and the otic ganglion (located medially to the mandibular nerve, right beneath the oval foramen). The aim of this study was to present these structures in dissected anatomic specimens and perform a comparative analysis regarding location and morphology. The proximity of the ganglia and associated nerves were also analyzed, as well as the number and volume of fibers connected to them. Human heads were dissected by planes, partially removing the adjacent structures to the point we could reach the parasympathetic ganglia. With this study, we concluded that there was no significant variation regarding the location of the studied ganglia. Morphologically, our observations concur with previous classical descriptions of the parasympathetic ganglia, but we observed variations regarding the proximity of the otic ganglion to the mandibular nerve. We also observed that there were variations regarding the number and volume of fiber bundles connected to the submandibular, otic, and pterygopalatine ganglia.

Using overdenture on implants and complete dentures: effects on postural maintenance of masticatory musculature

Aims: Thanks to advances in osseointegration, oral rehabilitation specialists have had the option of using implants to improve retention and stability in treatments with complete dentures. This study compared the masticatory muscle electromyographic activity in implant-supported overdenture wearers, complete denture wearers and dentate individuals. The electromyographic activity of the right and left masseter muscles, and the right and left anterior temporalis muscles was analyzed in 10 implant-supported overdenture wearers (Group 1), 10 conventional complete denture wearers (Group 2), and 10 dentate individuals (Group 3), with mean age of 65 years, at rest and during postural position maintenance. The analysis was performed using the MyoSystem-Br1 electromyographer with differential active electrodes. Analysis of variance tests were carried out to compare the groups and muscles and revealed different electromyographic values that were statistically significant at 1% significance level. Duncan’s pos-hoc test showed that Group 3 presented the smallest values (pd”0.01). The electromyographic contraction pattern was similar between Groups 1 and 3 (p>0.01), and hyperactivity of anterior temporalis muscles was observed in Group 2 (pd”0.01). Conclusions: dentate individuals had smaller electromyographic values of masticatory muscles and the overdenture use caused electromyographic contraction patterns similar to those of dentate individuals in both positions.

Macroscopic and microscopic aspects of the temporomandibular joint related to its clinical implication.

In order to obtain a precise diagnosis and treatment for temporomandibular dysfunctions, it is necessary to have morphological and functional knowledge of the temporomandibular joint. Anatomic components are important to the understanding of the complexity of temporomandibular joint. Nonetheless, just as important are the anatomic relationships that this joint has with the neighboring structures. Thus, the aim of this study was to present the anatomic relationships of the temporomandibular joint in its various surfaces: external or lateral, anterior, posterior, medial, superior, and posterosuperior, considering the morphological and histological aspects. Nine human heads, fixed in formalin (10%) underwent sagittal medial section and were subsequently dissected, evidencing the anatomic components of all surfaces to be analyzed. Components of the external surface were: skin, subcutaneous tissue, lymphatic ganglia, parotid gland, superficial temporal artery, transverse facial artery, zygomatic-orbital artery, superficial temporal vein, facial and auriculotemporal nerves, masseter muscle, and pre-auricular lymphonodus. The anterior surface comprised the masseter and lateral pterygoid muscles (upper and inferior heads), pterygoid venous plexus, mandibular notch, posterior deep temporal artery, masseteric nerve, and deep posterior temporal branches. Medial surface components were: internal maxillary artery, of which middle meningeal artery was one of the closest branches to the TMJ, anterior tympanic artery, inferior alveolar, lingual, auriculotemporal, and chorda tympani nerves, which belonged to the surface posterior to the anterior wall of the auditory duct; auricolotemporal nerve, parotid gland; and petrotympanic fissure. The cerebral fossa (meninges and encephalon) belonged to the superior surface and the ear belonged to the posterosuperior surface. Histologically, the temporomandibular joint is composed by different tissues that compound the mandibular head, mandibular fossa, and articular eminence of the temporomandibular joint. It was concluded that the temporomandibular joint is a complex structure and the clinician must have the ability to formulate the diagnosis based on the understanding of morphological aspects of the structures that compose the stomatognatic system.

Evaluation of molar and incisor bite force in indigenous compared with white population in Brazil.

The purpose of this study was to determine maximum bite force in molar and incisor regions in young Brazilian indigenous individuals, who have had a natural diet since birth, and compare the sample with white Brazilian individuals. To do this, individuals were paired one-to-one (same weight, height, and Class I facial pattern). A secondary purpose was to elucidate the relation between bite force and gender in both populations. Eighty-two Brazilians took part in this study. Participants were aged between 18 and 28 years and were divided into two groups: 41 Xingu indigenous individuals and 41 white Brazilian individuals, with 28 men and 13 women in each group. The inclusion criteria were: having complete dentition; normal occlusion; no neurological, psychiatric or movement disorders; no reports of toothaches; having satisfactory periodontal health; absence of large facial skeletal alterations (typical Class II and Class III individuals); and no previous treatments using occlusal splints. To measure maximum bite force, a digital dynamometer model IDDK (Kratos-Equipamentos Industriais Ltda, Cotia, São Paulo, Brazil) was used, with a capacity of 1000N, adapted for oral conditions. Assessments were made in the first molar (right and left) and central incisive regions. Results reveal that mean maximum bite forces in indigenous individuals of the right molar is 421N, left molar 429N and incisor region is 194N and for white individuals of the right molar is 410N, left molar 422N and incisor region is 117N. Comparing indigenous with white individuals, maximal bite force showed a tendency of being greater in the indigenous group. It was observed that the incisor region showed statistical significance (p<0.0005) but no significance was observed in the molar region. Moreover, indigenous men showed the highest bite force values.

Anatomic variation of cranial parasympathetic ganglia

Having broad knowledge of anatomy is essential for practicing dentistry. Certain anatomical structures call for detailed studies due to their anatomical and functional importance. Nevertheless, some structures are difficult to visualize and identify due to their small volume and complicated access. Such is the case of the parasympathetic ganglia located in the cranial part of the autonomic nervous system, which include: the ciliary ganglion (located deeply in the orbit, laterally to the optic nerve), the pterygopalatine ganglion (located in the pterygopalatine fossa), the submandibular ganglion (located laterally to the hyoglossus muscle, below the lingual nerve), and the otic ganglion (located medially to the mandibular nerve, right beneath the oval foramen). The aim of this study was to present these structures in dissected anatomic specimens and perform a comparative analysis regarding location and morphology. The proximity of the ganglia and associated nerves were also analyzed, as well as the number and volume of fibers connected to them. Human heads were dissected by planes, partially removing the adjacent structures to the point we could reach the parasympathetic ganglia. With this study, we concluded that there was no significant variation regarding the location of the studied ganglia. Morphologically, our observations concur with previous classical descriptions of the parasympathetic ganglia, but we observed variations regarding the proximity of the otic ganglion to the mandibular nerve. We also observed that there were variations regarding the number and volume of fiber bundles connected to the submandibular, otic, and pterygopalatine ganglia.

Masticatory muscular activation in elderly individuals during chewing.

BACKGROUND: Old-age is the last stage of human evolution and, unfortunately, the ageing of the oral cavity and masticatory system seems accelerated. As a consequence, there is a reduction in the amount of food ingested, which can lead to an imbalance in nutrition. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the levels of muscular activation of elderly individuals, during chewing, and to compare with young individuals. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An electromyographical analysis of the masticatory system in 10 individuals aged between 60 and 75 years (elderly group) and a similar number between 23-30 years old (young group - control) was carried out. The analysis was performed using a MyoSystem-Br1 electromyographer with differential active electrodes. The test was recorded during functional conditions, and the muscles assessed were the temporalis and masseter. Data were normalised by maximum voluntary contraction (MVC), and the results were analysed using an independent t-test for comparison between the groups. RESULTS: The normalised electromyographic data obtained showed significant differences in both groups. Comparing the normalised values obtained for MVC, the mean values for the masseter and temporalis muscles of elderly group were statistically lower (p

Use of the Fonseca's questionnaire to assess the prevalence and severity of temporomandibular disorders in Brazilian dental undergraduates.

This study to assessed the prevalence of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) by means of the frequency distribution of data for 218 dentistry students from a Brazilian public university using the Fonseca's questionnaire. The group consisted of 96 men and 122 women, with an average age of 20 years. Of the students, 53.21% showed some level of TMD: 35.78% mild TMD 11.93% moderate and 5.5% severe. Women were the most affected group, with 63.11% showing some level of TMD, against 40.62% of men. When considering only severe TMD, women are approximately 9 times more affected than men. Students with any level of TMD showed marked characteristics: 76.72% considered themselves tense people; 71.55% reported to clench or grind their teeth; 65.52% reported clicking of the temporomandibular joint; 64.66% reported frequent headache and 61.21% neck pain. In conclusion, clinical signs and symptoms of TMD can occur in young population and this information is of great importance for the early diagnosis of the dysfunction.

Electromyographic evaluation of masseter and anterior temporalis muscles in rest position of edentulous patients with temporomandibular disorders, before and after using complete dentures with sliding plates.

OBJECTIVES: This study was performed with the purpose of investigating electromyographic (EMG) activity of the anterior temporalis and masseter muscles in edentulous individuals with temporomandibular disorder (TMD), before and after using sliding plates on complete dentures in the mandibular rest position. BACKGROUND: Edentulous patients may present TMD, which is characterised by pain in temporomandibular joints, masticatory and neck muscles, uncoordinated and limited mandible movements, joint sounds and an altered occlusal relationship. It is imperative to offer treatment in order to re-establish stomatognathic system structures before submitting the individual to any definitive restorative treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The patients were edentulous for at least 10 years. EMG recordings were made before the insertion of the dentures (0 months) and also after using the sliding plates at the fourth month, 9th month and 12th month, using computerised electromyography K6-I/ EMG Light Channel Surface. EMG evaluations of the muscles were performed under the following clinical conditions: rest position with dentures (R1), rest position without dentures (R2), rest position with dentures post-activity (chewing) (R3), rest position without dentures post-activity (chewing) (R4). RESULTS: All patients obtained remission of muscular fatigue and reduced pain in stomatognathic system structures. Temporalis muscle showed significant increase in EMG activity compared with initial values (p < 0.01). Masseter muscles showed significantly lower mean values (p < 0.01) compared with initial values. CONCLUSION: The sliding plates allowed the process of neuromuscular deprogramming, contributing to muscular balance of the masticatory system, and are therefore indicated to be used before the fabrication of definitive complete dentures in patients with TMD.

Comparison of upper and lower lip muscle activity between stutterers and fluent speakers.

OBJECTIVE: There is a widespread clinical view that stuttering is associated with high levels of muscles activity. The proposal of this research was to compare stutterers and fluent speakers with respect to the electromyographic activity of the upper and lower lip muscles. METHODS: Ten individuals who stutter and 10 fluent speakers (control group) paired by gender and age were studied (mean age: 13.4 years). Groups were defined by the speech sample analysis of the ABFW-Language Test. A K6-I EMG (Myo-tronics Co., Seattle, WA, USA) with double disposable silver electrodes (Duotrodes, Myo-tronics Co., Seattle, WA) being used in order to analyze lip muscle activity. The clinical conditions investigated were movements during speech, orofacial non-speech tasks, and rest. Electromyographic data were normalized by lip pursing activity. The non-parametric Mann-Whitney test was used for the comparison of speech fluency profile, and the Student t-test for independent samples for group comparison regarding electromyographic data. RESULTS: There was a statistically significant difference between groups regarding speech fluency profile and upper lip activity in the following conditions: lip lateralization to the right and to the left and rest before exercises (P<0.05). There was no significant difference between groups regarding lower lip activity (P>0.05). CONCLUSION: The EMG activity of the upper lip muscle in the group with stuttering was significantly lower than in the control group in some of the clinical conditions analyzed. There was no significant difference between groups regarding the lower lip muscle. The subjects who stutter did not present higher levels of muscle activity in lip muscles than fluent speakers.

Use of the Fonseca's questionnaire to assess the prevalence and severity of temporomandibular disorders in brazilian dental undergraduates

This study to assessed the prevalence of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) by means of the frequency distribution of data for 218 dentistry students from a Brazilian public university using the Fonseca's questionnaire. The group consisted of 96 men and 122 women, with an average age of 20 years. Of the students, 53.21 percent showed some level of TMD: 35.78 percent mild TMD 11.93 percent moderate and 5.5 percent severe. Women were the most affected group, with 63.11 percent showing some level of TMD, against 40.62 percent of men. When considering only severe TMD, women are approximately 9 times more affected than men. Students with any level of TMD showed marked characteristics: 76.72 percent considered themselves tense people; 71.55 percent reported to clench or grind their teeth; 65.52 percent reported clicking of the temporomandibular joint; 64.66 percent reported frequent headache and 61.21 percent neck pain. In conclusion, clinical signs and symptoms of TMD can occur in young population and this information is of great importance for the early diagnosis of the dysfunction.

Avaliou-se a prevalência de sinais e sintomas de disfunção temporomandibular (DTM) através da distribuição da freqüência de dados obtidos em 218 estudantes de Odontologia da FORP-USP usando o questionário Fonseca. A amostra foi dividida em 96 homens e 122 mulheres (idade média=20 anos). 53,21 por cento apresentaram algum grau de DTM, sendo 35,78 por cento DTM leve, 11,93 por cento moderada e 5,5 por cento severa. As mulheres foram mais afetadas; 63,11 por cento apresentaram algum grau de DTM contra 40,62 por cento dos homens. Considerando somente DTM severa, as mulheres foram cerca de 9 vezes mais afetadas que os homens. Os estudantes com DTM em qualquer grau apresentaram características marcantes como: 76,72 por cento se consideram pessoas tensas; 71,55 por cento apertam ou rangem os dentes; 65,52 por cento têm ruídos na ATM; 64,66 por cento apresentam dor de cabeça com freqüência e 61,21 por cento dor na nuca ou torcicolo. Conclui-se que sinais e sintomas de DTM estão presentes em população jovem, sendo estes importantes para o diagnóstico precoce da disfunção.

The effect of age on the function of the masticatory system--an electromyographical analysis.

BACKGROUND: Old age is the last stage of human life and, unfortunately, the ageing rhythm of the oral cavity and masticatory system seems to be rather accelerated. Hence, there is a reduction in the amount of food ingested, establishing the imbalance of nutritional phenomena. OBJECTIVE: To assure a better quality of life for the elderly, it is necessary to understand their masticatory system. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An electromyographical analysis of the masticatory system in 10 individuals aged between 60-75 years (group 1) and 10 between 23-30 years old (group 2) was carried out. The analysis was performed using a MyoSystem-Br1 electromyographer with differential active electrodes. The test was registered during positioning and functional conditions, such as chewing, and the muscles assessed were the temporalis and masseter. Data were normalised by maximum voluntary contraction (MVC), and the results were analysed statistically using independent t-test during the comparison between groups. RESULTS: Statistical significance (p < or = 0.05) was found in the analysis of various activities, in which the elderly showed greater electromyographical activity values relative to their MVC during the different mandibular positions, such as left laterality. While the elderly subjects revealed values of 30% relative to their MVC, the young revealed 10%. However, during masticatory activities, the elderly revealed values of up to 79%, and the young of 108%, relative to their MVC, such as when they are chewing peanuts. CONCLUSION: It could be concluded that the elderly show hyperactivity of masticatory musculature during posture maintenance and a slight hypoactivity of this musculature during chewing when analysed side by side with young individuals.

Electromyographic analysis of the orbicularis oris muscle in oralized deaf individuals

A eletromiografia, como método de estudo, tem sido bastante utilizada e vem contribuindo para elucidar o desempenho da musculatura peribucal em vários processos fisiológicos como a mastigação, deglutição e fala, e é um instrumento importante na análise das bases fisiopatológicas das mudanças que ocorrem nesta musculatura. Muitos trabalhos têm sido conduzidos em pacientes com deficiência auditiva e de fala, mas nenhum deles avaliou a musculatura responsável pela fala. Este estudo comparou medidas eletromiográficas dos fascículos superior e inferior do músculo orbicular da boca em indivíduos portadores de deficiência auditiva neurossensorial profunda (surdos) com indivíduos clinicamente normais (ouvintes). A análise eletromiográfica foi realizada em 20 indivíduos, de ambos os sexos, com idade média de 18,5 anos, divididos em dois grupos: o primeiro grupo constituído por 10 indivíduos portadores de deficiência auditiva neurossensorial profunda bilateral e o segundo por indivíduos clinicamente normais. Cinco condições clínicas foram avaliadas: sucção, sopro, projeção e compressão labial e emissão da sílaba "Pa". Verificou-se que os pacientes surdos apresentaram hiperatividade muscular em todas as condições clínicas analisadas, e que o fascículo inferior do músculo orbicular da boca apresentou os níveis mais altos de atividade eletromiográfica, sugerindo a necessidade de um tratamento fonoaudiológico, com enfoque em motricidade oral.

Effect of denture quality on perioral muscle activity during speech / Efeito da qualidade da dentadura no músculo peribucal durante a atividade da fala

This study aimed to evaluate the electromyographic activity of the orbicularis oris muscle in patients using clinically inadequate conventional dentures before and after the insertion of clinically acceptable new convencional denture. Six patients, using inadequatedentures, were asked to pronounce the syllables PAH, BAH, MAH, SAH, FAH, VAH, MEE and the word MISSISSIPI. During this activity, we analyzed the Electromyographic activity of the orbicularis oris muscle. This was done before and after changing the inadequate denture for a acceptable new denture. A K6-I EMG Light Channel SurfaceElectromyograph was used (Myo-tronics Co). Results were analyzed by repeated measures ANOVA, with 3 sources of variation (Syllables, Muscles, and Clinical Conditions). ANOVA revealed higher electromyographic readings in the mandibular fascicle of the orbicular oris muscle, as compared to those of the maxillary fascicle (F = 79.02;P<0.01). The comparison regarding clinical conditions indicated higher electromyographic values after insertion of acceptable new denture (F= 32.64; P<0.01). Clinical condition after the implantation of a new well-adapted complete denture revealed higher electromyographicactivity levels than those measured with the use of maladapted complete dentures

Electromyographic analysis of the orbicularis oris muscle in oralized deaf individuals.

Electromyography has been used to evaluate the performance of the peribuccal musculature in mastication, swallowing and speech, and is an important tool for analysis of physiopathological changes affecting this musculature. Many investigations have been conducted in patients with auditory and speech deficiencies, but none has evaluated the musculature responsible for the speech. This study compared the electromyographic measurements of the superior and inferior fascicles of the orbicularis oris muscle in patients with profound bilateral neurosensorial hearing deficiency (deafness) and healthy volunteers. Electromyographic analysis was performed on recordings from 20 volunteers (mean age of 18.5 years) matched for gender and age. Subjects were assigned to two groups, as follows: a group formed by 10 individuals with profound bilateral neurosensorial hearing deficiency (deaf individuals) and a second group formed by 10 healthy individuals (hearers). Five clinical conditions were evaluated: suction, blowing, lip projection and compression, and production of the syllable "Pa". It was found that the deaf patients presented muscle hyperactivity in all clinical conditions, and that the inferior fascicle of the orbicularis oris muscle showed higher electromyographic activity rates, suggesting the need for a hearing-speech treatment with emphasis on oral motricity.