Electromyographic evaluation of a patient treated with extraoral traction: a case report.
Eur J Paediatr Dent
; 17(2): 123-8, 2016 Jun.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-27377110
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
This work seeks to provide information on the utility of surface electromyography (SEMG) as an aid for diagnosing orthodontic conditions. Classic orthodontic monitoring by radiography, plaster models, cephalometry, and photography can be improved by using SEMG before and during treatment, to prevent clinical worsening and relapses. CASE REPORT This paper presents the SEMG results for a 10-year-old female patient, orthodontically treated by extraoral traction (EOT). Significant muscular variations in the patient's EMG were observed as she changed different postures and as headgear device was used.CONCLUSION:
SEMG should be performed prior to the orthodontic treatment to assess the neuromuscular patient's pattern, in order to prevent strain induced by extraoral forces. EMG can be a valid aid for evaluating the patient's neuromuscular condition before, during, and after orthodontic treatment.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Orthodontie
Type d'étude:
Prognostic_studies
Limites:
Child
/
Female
/
Humans
Langue:
En
Journal:
Eur J Paediatr Dent
Sujet du journal:
ODONTOLOGIA
/
PEDIATRIA
Année:
2016
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Italie