Background Osteoarthrosis is a severe, evolutionary, chronic, and limiting disease that
influences on quality of life, as it affects synovial joints and promoted degradation of hyaline …

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the dentofacial
morphology and the function of masticatory muscles estimated by kinesiological …

Objective The prevalence of obesity is increasing significantly worldwide, raising great
concern among health professionals. This observational study evaluated the …

Aim: To verify whether patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) present
masticatory muscle hyperactivity with the mandible in the rest position. Method: Forty-six …

Objectives: This study was performed with the purpose of investigating electromyographic
(EMG) activity of the anterior temporalis and masseter muscles in edentulous individuals …

The aging process affects the entire human body, including the stomatognathic system, and
can trigger not only occlusal but also postural imbalances involving other muscular chains …

Malocclusion can be caused by dentocraniofacial growth abnormalities. These growth
abnormalities can be caused by dental, maxillary and/or mandibular conditions (skeletal), a …

Background Mastication is a complicated task that involves the teeth and perioral muscles,
such as the tongue and lip. Previous studies have shown correlations between masticatory …

The second part of this review of the literature on the clinical significance of surface
electromyography (EMG) of the masticatory muscles systematically examines the results of …

Masticatory performance is directly correlated with masticatory muscle work to grind and cut
the food. Chewing efficacy is decisive to eating a variety of foods needed maintain general …