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[Cuspid protection and muscular reaction].

R W Ott, K H Lechner

    Deutsche Zahnarztliche Zeitschrift
    |January 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary

    Cuspid guidance, a rare articulation, was studied in patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) issues. Correcting cuspid guidance with build-ups resolved TMJ symptoms, indicating its therapeutic potential.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dental occlusion and biomechanics
    • Neuromuscular dentistry
    • Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders

    Context:

    • Epidemiological data indicates cuspid guidance is rare, observed in only 7 of 247 patients.
    • Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and associated muscular problems often involve complex occlusal relationships.
    • Understanding muscle activity during mastication is crucial for diagnosing and treating occlusal dysfunction.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate the prevalence of cuspid guidance in an epidemiological study.
    • To experimentally measure masseter and anterior temporalis muscle electrical activity during empty mastication.
    • To evaluate the effects of corrected cuspid guidance on patients with muscular and TMJ problems compared to a healthy control group.

    Summary:

    • Bilateral cuspid guidance was found in 4 patients and unilateral in 3 out of 247 examined, suggesting it's a rare articulation.
    • Muscle activity and excursion paths were recorded before and after canine build-ups in patients with muscular/TMJ issues and controls.
    • Activity/path diagrams revealed high muscle activities with existing balancing contacts, which were resolved by correct cuspid guidance, leading to symptom relief in patients.

    Impact:

    • Corrective cuspid guidance through build-ups rendered patients with muscular and TMJ problems symptom-free within three days.
    • The study provides insights into the neuromuscular response to different occlusal schemes, particularly the role of cuspid guidance.
    • Findings suggest that optimizing cuspid guidance can be an effective treatment for specific TMJ and muscular conditions, with potential for long-term symptom resolution.

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