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L W Kobes

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PubMed1992

Long-term electromyography as a possible diagnostic aid for detecting craniomandibular dysfunctions.

As there is a positive correlation between oral parafunctional habits and craniomandibular disorders, objective electromyographic findings on parafunctional jaw activities could be very interesting for the diagnosis and management of craniomandibular disorders. The described pocket-sized and battery-operated electromyographic measuring device fulfils the essential requirements for monitoring and recording parafunctional activity in a chosen time period. It is easy to handle and can therefore be operated by a trained patient. At the end of the registration the collected data are transferred to a computer for statistical or graphical analysis. With this device, long-term electromyography on patients in their usual environment is possible. Further studies on parafunctional behaviours applying long-term electromyography could increase the understanding of craniomandibular disorders.

Adult↗
PubMed1979

[Stability of temporomandibular joint relations in the edentulous].

Loss of teeth causes a change in the relationship of the mandibular condyles to the articular fossa of the temporal bone. The movement of the joint is pathologically restricted by the relation of the articular disc. The study showed that the function of the masseter muscles could be normalized with a modified Shore bite path plate. This normalized function was expressed by a change in jaw relation. The theoretical foundation was discussed and the results of preliminary investigations were presented.

Humans↗
PubMed1979

[Possibilities and limits of prosthetic rehabilitation of the reduced dentition].

The initial findings are crucial for determining the time and the extent of possible prosthetic treatment. The patients to be fitted with a prosthesis are divided into several groups, on the basis of the present state and the reaction of the masticatory organ to external irritation, into resistant and insufficient states. The topography (not the number) of abutment teeth, the relationship of the edentulous parts of the jaw to the number of remaining teeth, the extent and the course of future prosthetic surfaces, the possibility of the equilibrium and distribution of force, the antagonistic relationship of the teeth with each other and hygienic factors limit the prosthetic possibilities. The free-end saddle represents a particular problem in the fitting of a dental prosthesis; its variant forms are discussed and, on the basis of many years of successful controls, the possibility and the limitations for the fitting of prostheses were pointed out.

Biomechanical Phenomena↗