ArticleDental press journal of orthodontics2023
Response of masticatory muscles to treatment with orthodontic aligners: a preliminary prospective longitudinal study.
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- The effect of clear aligner treatment on masticatory muscles (masseter, temporalis) activity in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.European journal of orthodontics · 2024Pooled it
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- Short-Term Effects of Anterior and Posterior Bite Blocks on the Electromyographic Activity of the Masticatory Muscles in Healthy Volunteers: An Analysis of Variability.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Electromyographic patterns and masticatory muscles activity changes in patients with dentoskeletal deformities before and after orthognathic surgery: a pilot study.Oral and maxillofacial surgery · 2026Article
- Correction of the curve of spee using clear aligner therapy: A finite element analysis of three lower anterior intrusion protocols.PloS one · 2026Article
- The Impact of Orthodontic Treatment on Masseter Muscle Development in Pediatric Patients: A One-Year Follow-Up Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Pain perception and sEMG of masticatory muscle in clear aligners vs. conventional orthodontics: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Dental research journal · 2025Review
- Electromyographic Assessment of Muscle Activity in Children Undergoing Orthodontic Treatment-A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Surface Electromyography in Dentistry-Past, Present and Future.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
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Abstract
introductionThe emergence of orthodontic aligners has provided an aesthetic and comfortable option for orthodontic treatment. However, the encapsulated design of the aligners can influence the masticatory muscles, and might compromise safe treatment.
objectiveThis preliminary longitudinal study aimed to investigate whether the use of orthodontic aligners affects the biting force and myoelectric activity of the superficial masseter and anterior temporal muscles.
methodsTen subjects participated in the study and underwent treatment during an 8-month follow-up period. The root mean square (RMS), the median power frequency (MPF) of the surface electromyography (sEMG) signals, and the biting force (kgf) were recorded and normalized relative to the pretreatment condition. The data were analyzed by repeated-measure analysis of variance (ANOVA), with the significance level set at 5%.
resultsBoth the superficial masseter and the anterior temporal muscles presented an increase in sEMG signal activity during the treatment, with a marked increase in the latter compared to the former (p<0.05). Moreover, a significant decrease in bite force was evidenced (p<0.05).
conclusionsThis preliminary study observed that the orthodontic aligners affected the muscle recruitment pattern of masticatory muscles, and reduced biting performance during the 8-month follow-up period.
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