[The usage of E.M.G. in the dental research and the clinical practice]

The first part of this review, refers to the use of electromyography (EMG) in studying the stomatognathic system. EMG is used for the study of function and fatigue of the masticatory muscles, the recording of centric relation etc. The behavior of the masticatory muscles (especially of the masseter and the temporalis) in the cases of TMJ dysfunction are also reviewed. In the second part, there is a description of the use of EMG biofeedback in the treatment of TMJ dysfunction, myofacial pain and bruxism. Finally, there is reference to the portable modular EMG biofeedback units.