Masseteric silent period and reflex before and after dentomaxillofacial surgery

• Published in: Neurological sciences Vol. 24; no. 2; pp. 53 - 56
• Main Authors: Jandolo, B., Galiè, E., Badia, D.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Italy Springer Nature B.V 01.06.2003
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Electric Stimulation; Electromyography; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male; Masticatory Muscles - surgery; Muscle Contraction; Neurology; Neurosciences; Progeria - surgery; Reaction Time; Reflex; Refractory Period, Electrophysiological - physiology; Surgery, Oral

The aim of this study was to evaluate massetteric silent period and reflex in patients affected by progenia, before and after maxillofacial surgery, in order to determine their clinical utility. The electrophysiological changes generated by malocclusion secondary to prognatism have been evaluated be...