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Fixed Prosthodontic Treatment and Masticatory Muscles Feedback

Silvana Beraj, Gentian M Vyshka

Keywords : Electromyography, occlusal interference, masticatory muscle, fixed dental rehabilitation

Citation Information : Beraj S, Vyshka GM. Fixed Prosthodontic Treatment and Masticatory Muscles Feedback. Arch Craniofac Sci 2015; 3 (2):28-33.

DOI: 10.5005/ACOFS-11029-03203

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 30-08-2015

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2015; BPH.


Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Fixed prostheses represents a mechanical structure which not only makes anatomic replacement of missing teeth, but at the same time respect the physiological functions and harmonized with all the elements of the masticatory system. The aim of this study was to assess changes on the EMG values of masticatory muscles, masseter and temporalis three months after rehabilitation of missing teeth with fixed prosthodontics prostheses. METHODS: The study involved 40 patients aged 20 to 59 years which we have treated according to following protocol: a) Anatomic and Functional examination of dental occlusion and electromyographic examination of masticatory muscles masseter and anterior temporal; b) Prosthetic rehabilitation of dental defects with fixed dental bridge; c) Three months after prosthetic rehabilitation we re-evaluated electromyographic examination of masticatory muscles. RESULTS: There were a significant correlation between the number of missing teeth, occlusal interferences, and electromyographic values of masticatory muscles. There were significant differences among electromyographic values before and after prosthetic rehabilitation. CONCLUSION: We thus conclude that among limited unilateral defects on dental arches there is place for prosthetic treatment of the occlusion as prophylactic treatment for muscular activity.


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