Comparison of results of electromyographic and radiographic examinations in patients with myofascial pain-dysfunction syndrome

Bessette, Russell W.; Mohl, Norman D.; DiCosimo, Charles J.

doi:10.14219/jada.archive.1974.0611

Cited by 29 publications

(3 citation statements)

References 20 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…In another study by Bessette, Mohl & Dicosimo (1974), TMJ radiographs and EMG data were compared for diagnostic rehability in patients with MPD syndrome and healthy subjects. The same EMG methods as above were used.…”

Section: The Emg Silent Period In Cmdmentioning

confidence: 99%

Electromyographic studies of craniomandibular disorders: a review of the literature

Dahlström

1989

J of Oral Rehabilitation

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Craniomandibular disorders have been investigated from many points of view, structurally and functionally. To evaluate the behaviour of the masticatory muscles, electromyography (EMG) has been widely used and the studies have emanated from many different paradigms. The purpose of this paper is to review articles in which EMG has been used to study symptomatic subjects. Findings from sleep studies and basic laboratory studies seem to support the hypothesis of a correlation between masticatory muscle hyperactivity and symptoms. Experimentally induced stress studies consistently show an increased activity in symptomatic subjects. Investigations of motor pauses, the often lengthened silent period, are summarized and discussed. Several different treatment strategies, particularly splints and biofeedback, have been evaluated using EMG, indicating a normalization, but controlled outcome studies are sparse. The use of EMG has thus substantially increased our knowledge of dysfunction of the masticatory system.

show abstract

Section: The Emg Silent Period In Cmdmentioning

confidence: 99%

Electromyographic studies of craniomandibular disorders: a review of the literature

Dahlström

1989

J of Oral Rehabilitation

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Theories related to muscular hyperactivity are, by definition, associated with MPD syndrome. Support for muscular involvement in facial pain has been drawn from studies in three basic areas: (a) studies that have induced pain similar to that of MPD syndrome in non-MPD patients via sustained contraction of the masseter (Christensen, 1975) and the lateral pterygoid muscles (Scott & Lundeen, 1980); (b) EMG assessment studies, which have reported elevated EMG activity levels in the masticatory muscles of TMJ patients (Chaco, 1973;Jarabak, 1956;Kydd, 1959) and increased periods of no EMG activity (i.e., "silent periods") in the masticatory muscles following the "jaw jerk reflex" (Bessette, Bishop, & Mohl, 1971;Bessette, Mohl, & DiCosimo, 1974;McCall, Gale, & Uthman, 1981;Skiba & Laskin, 1981); (c) studies that have used treatment (e.g., EMG biofeedback) specifically designed to reduce masticatory muscle activity.…”

Section: Masticatory Muscle Hyperactivitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction and myofascial pain dysfunction syndromes: Parameters, etiology, and treatment.

Moss¹,

Garrett²,

Chiodo³

1982

Psychological Bulletin

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Reviews the literature on temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome and myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome, which have been viewed as dental problems and have only recently received attention by psychologists. The incidence of these syndromes has been found to be as high as 79% (in a study of Swedish shipyard workers by T. Hansson et al [1975]). The symptoms that constitute each syndrome include pain, sounds during condylar movements, and limitations of manibular movements. The etiological theories for each syndrome are reviewed; several researchers have concluded that interlocking factors of occlusal, neurophysiological, and psychological origin may be the cause. Methodological considerations involving classification, assessment, and treatment are presented. Both psychoanalysis and EMG feedback with progressive relaxation training have been used. (130 ref)

show abstract

“…Support for muscular involvement in facial pain has been drawn from studies in three basic areas: (a) studies which have induced pain similar to that of MPD syndrome in non-MPD subjects via sustained contraction of the masseter (Christensen, 1975) and the lateral pterygoid muscles (Scott & Lundeen, 1980); (b) EMG assessment studies which have reported elevated EMG activity levels in the masticatory muscles of TMJ patients (Chaco, 1973;Jarabak, 1956;Kydd, 1959, McCall, Uthman & Mohl, 1978 and increased periods of absent EMG activity (i.e. 'silent periods') in the masticatory muscles following the 'jaw jerk reflex' (Bessette, Bishop & Mohl, 1971;Bessette, Mohl & DiCosimo, 1974;McCall, Gale & Uthman, 1981;Skiba & Laskin, 1981); and (c) studies which have employed treatments (e.g. EMG biofeedback) specifically designed to reduce masticatory muscle activity levels (discussed in the treatment section).…”

Section: Masticatory Muscle Hyperactivity Theoriesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome and myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome: a critical review

Moss

Garrett

1984

J of Oral Rehabilitation

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction syndrome and myofascial pain dysfunction (MPD) syndrome have been primarily viewed as dental problems and have only recently received close attention by psychologists. The literature reviewed in the present paper reveals that a substantial portion of the population is affected by these disorders. There is, however, a great deal of confusion that exists in relation to the aetiology and treatment of these syndromes. In an attempt to clarify the current understanding of these disorders, the present review first presents a discussion of the symptoms which comprise each of these syndromes and the proposed physiological mechanisms associated with each symptom. Next, the aetiological theories for each of these syndromes are reviewed and critically evaluated. Treatments which have been derived from the theoretical models are then discussed. Finally, methodological considerations involving classification, assessment and treatment issues are presented and future research needs are outlined.

show abstract

Comparison of results of electromyographic and radiographic examinations in patients with myofascial pain-dysfunction syndrome

Cited by 29 publications

References 20 publications

Electromyographic studies of craniomandibular disorders: a review of the literature

Electromyographic studies of craniomandibular disorders: a review of the literature

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction and myofascial pain dysfunction syndromes: Parameters, etiology, and treatment.

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome and myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome: a critical review

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About