In spite of differences in embryologic origin, central nervous organization, and muscle fiber
distribution, the physiology and action of mandibular elevator muscles are comparable to …

ABSTRACT Unlabelled Image Background Dentistry needs an accurate means of recording
occlusal contacts. The authors undertook a study to evaluate the accuracy of occlusal …

The electromyographic (EMG) potentials of left and right masseter and temporalis anterior
muscles were recorded in 23 healthy young adults during: 1. a 3-second maximum voluntary …

Few investigations have evaluated the characteristics of functional and structural
malocclusion in young children. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the …

Although many dentists agree that occlusion is one of the most important factors for dental
clinics, evidence for this conclusion among contemporary clinical dental procedures is very …

Records of intercuspal position were made in 45 healthy young adults with morphologically
normal occlusions. The observed perforations were analyzed according to the frequency of …

OBJECTIVES: Compare occlusal contacts calculated from 3D virtual models created from
clinical records to contacts identified clinically using shimstock and transillumination …

The EMG activities of the masseter muscles and the anterior and posterior parts of the
temporalis muscles were investigated in different vertical and sagittal jaw relations. Surface …

Knowledge about occlusion is critical to good clinical practice in dentistry. Among clinicians
there has been an increasing interest on treatment planning focusing on the biomechanical …

A new method for quantitative occlusal measurement is presented. In this study occlusal
contact areas in 79 patients with or without temporomandibular joint symptoms were …