Evaluation of Cervical Posture Following Rapid Maxillary Expansion: A Review of Literature

Ortu, Eleonora; Pietropaoli, Davide; Ortu, Maurizio; Giannoni, Mario; Monaco, Annalisa

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“…According to the literature [15, 25–27], sEMG of masseters (RMM and LMM) and anterior temporalis (RAT and LAT) was recorded simultaneously through surface electromyograph (K7/EMG, Myotronics-Noromed, Inc., Tukwila WA, USA) using disposable silver/silver chloride bipolar surface electrodes (Duotrode; Myotronics-Noromed, Inc., Seattle WA, USA). Before positioning the electrodes, the patient's skin was thoroughly cleaned with alcohol.…”

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Alterations in Surface Electromyography Are Associated with Subjective Masticatory Muscle Pain

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Ortu

Giannoni

et al. 2019

Pain Research and Management

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Background Tenderness of masseters and temporalis can be considered a relevant tool for diagnosis of myo-type craniofacial pain disorders, but a limit of pain score systems is that they are based on subjective pain perception. Surface electromyography (sEMG) is a noninvasive and reliable tool for recording muscle activity. Therefore, we investigated whether a correlation exists between tenderness on masseters and temporalis, assessed by subjective pain scale, and muscles activity, evaluated by sEMG, in patients with painful temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and concurrent tension-type headache (TTH). Methods A cross-sectional study on fifty adult volunteer patients with TMD and TTH, who underwent tenderness protocol according to Diagnostic Criteria for TMD (DC/TMD) guidelines, was conducted followed by sEMG recording of temporalis and masseters. Pearson's correlation was performed to investigate the correlation between muscular activity and subjective pain scores. Results An overall moderate correlation between muscle tenderness and sEMG values (y = 1 + 1.2 · x; r2 = 0.62; p < 0.0001), particularly in the temporalis, was observed. Segregation of data occurred according to tenderness and sEMG values. At the highest pain score, the mean sEMG absolute value was higher at the temporalis than the masseters. Conclusions Our study provides evidence that subjective pain perception can be objectively quantified at a magnitude proportional to pain severity. At greater tenderness scores, higher sEMG activity at the level of temporalis could help discriminate clinically prevalent TTH versus prevalent TMD. sEMG confirms to be an accurate tool to reliably objectify the subjective perception of pain. When combined with clinical evaluation and patients' symptoms, sEMG increases diagnostic sensitivity in the field of myo-type craniofacial pain disorders. This trial is registered with NCT02789085.

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Alterations in Surface Electromyography Are Associated with Subjective Masticatory Muscle Pain

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et al. 2019

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“…To accomplish this, collaborations with specialists from other hospital branches are required, including ENS doctors, physiotherapists, ophthalmologists, and orthopedists. Such collaborations allow the growing patient to attain proper body function [ 11 ]. Patients in the second skeletal class malocclusion have a complex pattern of growth.…”

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Efficacy of elastodontic devices in overjet and overbite reduction assessed by computer-aid evaluation

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Pietropaoli

Cova³

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BMC Oral Health

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Background This study aimed to verify the efficacy of two elastodontic devices in overjet (OJ) and overbite (OB) reduction during treatment with the Equilibrator Series II (Eptamed) and Occlus-o-Guide (Sweden & Martina) devices. Method Sixty patients aged 7–15 years were enrolled in the study, and were divided into test and control groups. The test group included 30 patients (14 males, 16 females; mean age, 10.66 ± 2.12 years) treated with the EQ (Equilibrator) Series II. The control group included 30 patients (15 males, 15 females; mean age, 10.76 ± 2.52 years) treated with the Occlus-o-Guide. The two groups exhibited the same orthodontic features. The orthodontic criteria were: skeletal and dental class II malocclusion (divisions 1 and 2); and the presence of OJ and OB. Evaluation of OJ and OB was performed at two timepoints: T0 (before starting therapy) and T1 (after 1 year). Results At T0, OJ and OB were similar for the two groups; however, at T1, both OJ and OB were significantly lower with the Eptamed device compared to the Occlus-o-Guide device (p = 0.0019). Conclusions Elastodontic devices improve orthodontic outcomes by aiding orthodontic patient management, diagnosis, and treatment planning, reducing the risk relapse acting on the whole organism and the rehabilitation of the tongue.

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“…Para esta maloclusión que afecta el desarrollo del plano transversal, limitando el ancho del arco superior, la expansión maxilar es una alternativa terapéutica aceptada (13). Esta expansión puede realizarse de manera rápida (ERM) o de manera lenta o controlada y puede realizarse con aparatología fija o removible.…”

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Evaluación de la posición condilar y de las vías aéreas en niños con mordida cruzada posterior unilateral antes y después de tratamiento con férula de expansión.

Manjarrés

Silva

2021

Rev. nac. odontol.

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Introducción: La mordida cruzada posterior (MCP), debe ser tratada a tiempo para evitar alteraciones estructurales del sistema estomatognático. Su etiología incluye componentes dentales, esqueléticos, musculares y funcionales; puede ser unilateral o bilateral. La expansión rápida maxilar (ERM) es una alternativa de tratamiento para ampliar el arco dental superior y favorecer el desarrollo armónico de la oclusión. Objetivo: Observar en tomografías computarizadas Cone Beam (TC-CB) los cambios en la posición condilar y aumento en las dimensiones de vías aéreas en niños antes, durante y después de 6 meses de ERM como alternativa terapéutica para la mordida cruzada posterior unilateral (MCPU). Metodología: nueve pacientes, 6 a 10 años, con MCPU fueron tratados con ERM por 3 meses y 3 más de retención; Tomografías bimaxilares en máxima intercuspidación pre y pos tratamiento fueron tomadas para evaluar cambios de posición condilar y dimensionales de vías aéreas. Resultados: El lado cruzado presentó un aumento del espacio anterior de cóndilo, disminución leve de la longitud superior y una marcada disminución de la longitud posterior entre el cóndilo y la fosa glenoidea, evidenciando un desplazamiento posterior y confirmando una posición posterior, después de realizada la ERM. El lado no cruzado presentó el mismo comportamiento. A nivel del volumen de las vías aéreas no se presentaron cambios estadísticamente significativos. Conclusiones: La ERM es efectiva para el tratamiento de la MCP en dentición mixta ya que cambia la forma del maxilar y genera cambios en la posición condilar; resultados estables en el tiempo que favorecen el desarrollo armónico del complejo craneofacial.

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Evaluation of Cervical Posture Following Rapid Maxillary Expansion: A Review of Literature

Cited by 11 publications

References 16 publications

Alterations in Surface Electromyography Are Associated with Subjective Masticatory Muscle Pain

Alterations in Surface Electromyography Are Associated with Subjective Masticatory Muscle Pain

Efficacy of elastodontic devices in overjet and overbite reduction assessed by computer-aid evaluation

Evaluación de la posición condilar y de las vías aéreas en niños con mordida cruzada posterior unilateral antes y después de tratamiento con férula de expansión.

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