ReviewFrontiers in neurology2023
Surface electromyography in the assessment of masticatory muscle activity in patients with pain-related temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review.
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- Tobacco smoking and its impact on pain intensity of temporomandibular disorders: A systematic review and metanalysis.Journal of oral rehabilitation · 2025Pooled it
- The impact of malocclusion on the prevalence of pain-related temporomandibular disorders in children and adolescents: a systematic review.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Pooled it
- Neuromuscular Responses of the Cranio-Cervico-Mandibular System During Professional "110th Targa Florio" Rally Competitions: An Electromyographic Study in Real-World Racing Conditions.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Exploration of the Association Between Anterior Disc Displacement Without Reduction and Electromyographic Activity of Masseter Muscle Based on Needle Electromyography.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- The effect of psychological stress on masticatory muscle electromyography-a scoping review.Journal of oral & facial pain and headache · 2026Article
- Bioelectrical Activity of Masticatory Muscles and Postural Stability Across TMD Subtypes.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Clinical findings and associated MRI findings of temporomandibular joint disc degeneration.Journal of oral & facial pain and headache · 2026Article
- Application of digital image correlation to study the activity and functional heterogeneity of the human temporalis muscleFrontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2026Article
- EMG Indices in TMJ Disorder Patients: Insights From a Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of dentistry · 2026Article
- Exploring New Frontiers: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Explosive Phase and Muscle Activation During Maximal Biting in Women with Temporomandibular Disorder and Orofacial Pain.Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- The Role of Posturography in the Diagnosis of Temporomandibular Disorders and Their Impact on Body Posture.Biomedicines · 2025Article
- Using Quantitative Masticatory Dysfunction to Inform Pain Management in Trigeminal Neuralgia Through Electromyographic Monitoring.Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology · 2025Observational
- Collaboration Between Endocrinologists and Dentists in the Care of Patients with Acromegaly-A Narrative Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Electrophysiological Study of the Masticatory Muscle Activity in Patients With Temporomandibular Disorders With and Without Tinnitus.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2025Article
- [Evaluation of the function and activity of masticatory muscles using a self-developed wireless surface electromyography system].Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology · 2025Article
- Neurophysiological Examination for the Diagnosis of Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Disorders: A Literature Review.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Electromyographic evaluation of masseteric activity during maximum opening in patients with temporomandibular disorders and limited mouth opening.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Electromyography Potential to Discriminate Muscular or Articular Temporomandibular Disorders and Healthy Patients.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Does the use of protective face masks affect temporomandibular joint function?Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2025Article
- Instantaneous self-recovery and ultra-low detection limit hydrogel electronic sensor for temporomandibular disorders intelligent diagnosis.Nature communications · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a set of painful conditions affecting the orofacial region that are prevalent and constitute the most frequent type of non-dental pain complaint in the maxillofacial area. Pain-related TMD (TMD-P) is characterized by ongoing pain in the masticatory muscles, the temporomandibular joint, or surrounding structures. Due to the multiple factors that contribute to the development of this condition, it can be challenging to accurately diagnose. One of the useful method for assessing patients with TMD-P is surface electromyography (sEMG). The aim of this systematic review was to provide a comprehensive overview of the current scientific literature on the evaluation of masticatory muscle activity (MMA) in individuals diagnosed with TMD-P, through the utilization of sEMG. Methods: To gather relevant information, electronic databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Embase were searched using specific keywords including: "pain" AND ("temporomandibular disorder*" OR "temporomandibular dysfunction*") AND "surface electromyography" AND "masticatory muscle activity." The inclusion criteria were studies assessing MMA in patients with TMD-P using sEMG. The Effective Public Health Practice Project (EPHPP) Quality Assessment Tool for Quantitative Studies was utilized to evaluate the quality of the studies that were included in the review. Results: The search strategy identified 450 potential articles. Fourteen papers met the inclusion criteria. Global quality rating for significant part of the articles was weak. Most studies showed greater sEMG activity of the masseter (MM) and temporal anterior (TA) muscles at rest in TMD-P subjects than in the asymptomatic controls, while the MM and TA muscles were less active in the pain-related TMD group compared to the non-TMD group during maximal voluntary clenching (MVC). Conclusion: There were differences in MMA in the TMD-pain population compared to a healthy control group during various tasks. The diagnostic efficacy of surface electromyography in assessing individuals with TMD-P remains unclear.
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