EMG Silent Periods in Immediate Complete Denture Patients: A Longitudinal Study

Jaw muscle silent periods in response to chin taps were recorded from immediate complete denture patients before extraction of a residual anterior dentition, after insertion of the dentures, and three and six months after insertion. After three months' use of the dentures, the mean EMG silent p...

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Published inJournal of dental research Vol. 58; no. 12; pp. 2353 - 2359
Main Authors Mccall, W.D., Tallgren, Antje, Ash, M.M.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.12.1979
Subjects
Adult
Aged
Dentistry
Denture, Complete, Immediate
Electromyography
Female
Humans
Longitudinal Studies
Male
Masticatory Muscles - physiology
Middle Aged
Muscle Contraction
Time Factors
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Summary:Jaw muscle silent periods in response to chin taps were recorded from immediate complete denture patients before extraction of a residual anterior dentition, after insertion of the dentures, and three and six months after insertion. After three months' use of the dentures, the mean EMG silent period duration was significantly increased compared to the pre-extraction stage.
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ISSN:0022-0345
1544-0591
DOI:10.1177/00220345790580120401