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Liu Y, Chen J, Li Q, Guo YX, Chen YJ, Zhao YJ. Locus coeruleus activation contributes to masseter muscle overactivity induced by chronic restraint stress in mice. Neuroreport 2024; 35:763-770. [PMID: 38935079 PMCID: PMC11236267 DOI: 10.1097/wnr.0000000000002058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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It is commonly accepted that exposure to stress may cause overactivity in the orofacial muscles, leading to consistent muscle pain, which is the main symptom of temporomandibular disorders. The central neural mechanism underlying this process, however, remains unclear. The locus coeruleus is considered to play an important role in stress-related behavioral changes. Therefore, the present study was designed to examine the role of locus coeruleus neurons in masseter overactivity induced by stress. C57BL/6 mice were subjected to chronic restraint stress for 14 days to establish an animal model. The behavioral changes and the electromyography of the masseter muscle in mice were measured. The expression of Fos in locus coeruleus was observed by immunofluorescence staining to assess neuronal activation. A chemogenetic test was used to inhibit locus coeruleus neuronal activity, and the behavioral changes and electromyography of the masseter muscle were observed again. The results exhibited that chronic restraint stress could induce anxiety-like behavior, overactivity of the masseter muscle, and significant activation of locus coeruleus neurons in mice. Furthermore, inhibition of noradrenergic neuron activity within the locus coeruleus could alleviate stress-induced anxiety behavior and masseter muscle overactivity. Activation of noradrenergic neurons in locus coeruleus induced by stress may be one of the central regulatory mechanisms for stress-induced anxiety-like behaviors and overactivity of masseter muscles.
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- Yang Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of General Dentistry and Emergency, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Center for Tissue Engineering, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University
- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Engineering Research Center for Dental Materials and Advanced Manufacture, Department of Oral Implantology, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of General Dentistry and Emergency, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of General Dentistry and Emergency, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of General Dentistry and Emergency, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of General Dentistry and Emergency, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University
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Shu J, Li A, Ma H, Shao B, Chong DYR, Liu Z. The effects of the size and strength of food on jaw motion and temporomandibular joints. Med Eng Phys 2023; 116:103989. [PMID: 37230700 DOI: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2023.103989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2022] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Mastication displays much importance in people's lives. The masticatory mandibular motion associated with dental kinematics also impacts temporomandibular joint (TMJ) kinematics and even TMJ health status. How food properties impact kinematical parameters of TMJs is a meaningful question for the conservative treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and evidence for the diet recommendation of TMD patients. The aim of this study was to find the primary mechanical properties influencing the masticatory motion. The potato boluses with different boiling times and sizes were chosen. The optical motion tracking system was adopted to record the masticatory trials of chewing boluses with various mechanical properties. The mechanical experiments revealed that increasing boiling time could reduce compressive strength. Moreover, multiple regression models were built to find the primary property of food influencing the TMJ kinematics, including condylar displacement, velocity, acceleration, and crushing time. The results showed that the bolus size had a significant primary influence on condylar displacements. The chewing times had a significantly minor influence on condylar displacements, while bolus strength had only a small impact on condylar displacements. Furthermore, condylar displacements on the non-working side were more affected by bolus size and chewing times than on the working sides. The crushing time of the bolus was significantly influenced by the compressive strength. Meals with small sizes and soft properties were therefore advised to lessen condylar displacements and relax the crushing process, and further reduce the loadings in the TMJ.
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- Jingheng Shu
- Key Lab for Biomechanical Engineering of Sichuan Province, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China; Yibin Institute of Industrial Technology, Sichuan University Yibin Park, Yibin, 644600, China
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- Key Lab for Biomechanical Engineering of Sichuan Province, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China; Yibin Institute of Industrial Technology, Sichuan University Yibin Park, Yibin, 644600, China
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- Key Lab for Biomechanical Engineering of Sichuan Province, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China; Yibin Institute of Industrial Technology, Sichuan University Yibin Park, Yibin, 644600, China
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- Yibin Institute of Industrial Technology, Sichuan University Yibin Park, Yibin, 644600, China; Basic Mechanics Lab, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
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- Engineering Cluster, Singapore Institute of Technology, 138683, Singapore
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- Key Lab for Biomechanical Engineering of Sichuan Province, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China; Yibin Institute of Industrial Technology, Sichuan University Yibin Park, Yibin, 644600, China.
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De la Torre Canales G, Poluha RL, Pinzón NA, Da Silva BR, Almeida AM, Ernberg M, Manso AC, Bonjardim LR, Rizzatti-Barbosa CM. Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin Type-A I in the Improvement of Mandibular Motion and Muscle Sensibility in Myofascial Pain TMD Subjects: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Toxins (Basel) 2022; 14:toxins14070441. [PMID: 35878179 PMCID: PMC9323061 DOI: 10.3390/toxins14070441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Revised: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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This study assessed the effects of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) in mandibular range of motion and muscle tenderness to palpation in persistent myofascial pain (MFP) patients (ReBEC RBR-2d4vvv). Eighty consecutive female subjects with persistent MFP, were randomly divided into four groups (n = 20): three BoNT-A groups with different doses and a saline solution group (placebo control group). Treatments were injected bilaterally in the masseter and anterior temporalis muscle in a single session. Clinical measurements of mandibular movements included: pain-free opening, maximum unassisted and assisted opening, and right and left lateral excursions. Palpation tests were performed bilaterally in the masseter and temporalis muscle. Follow-up occurred 28 and 180 days after treatment. For the statistical analysis the Mann–Whitney U-test with Bonferroni correction was used for groups comparisons. Regardless of dose, all parameters of mandibular range of motion significantly improved after 180 days in all BoNT-A groups, compared with the control group. Palpation pain over the masseter and temporalis muscles were significantly reduced in all BoNT-A groups regardless of dose, compared with the control group, after 28 and 180 days of treatment. Independent of doses, BoNT-A improved mandibular range of motion and muscle tenderness to palpation in persistent MFP patients.
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- Giancarlo De la Torre Canales
- Clinical Research Unit (CRU), Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar Egas Moniz (CiiEM), Egas Moniz—Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, CRL, Quinta da Granja, Monte de Caparica, 2829-511 Caparica, Portugal; (A.M.A.); (A.C.M.)
- Ingá University Center, Uningá, Maringa 87020-900, Brazil;
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- Institución Universitaria Colegios de Colombia-Centro de Investigación del Colegio Odontológico (CICO) 20, Bogotá 111611, Colombia;
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- Clinical Research Unit (CRU), Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar Egas Moniz (CiiEM), Egas Moniz—Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, CRL, Quinta da Granja, Monte de Caparica, 2829-511 Caparica, Portugal; (A.M.A.); (A.C.M.)
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, and the Scandinavian Center for Orofacial Neurosciences (SCON), 141 52 Huddinge, Sweden;
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- Clinical Research Unit (CRU), Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar Egas Moniz (CiiEM), Egas Moniz—Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, CRL, Quinta da Granja, Monte de Caparica, 2829-511 Caparica, Portugal; (A.M.A.); (A.C.M.)
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- Bauru Orofacial Pain Group, Department of Biological Sciences, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Sao Paulo 17012-900, Brazil;
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Botox Therapy for Hypertrophy of the Masseter Muscle Causes a Compensatory Increase of Stiffness of Other Muscles of Masticatory Apparatus. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12060840. [PMID: 35743871 PMCID: PMC9225551 DOI: 10.3390/life12060840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Revised: 05/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Little is known about the nature of masseter muscle hypertrophy. We investigated the masseter muscle stiffness change after a single intra-masseteric session of Botox injections in people with benign bilateral masseter hypertrophy and the effect of the treatment on the stiffness of the temporalis muscle. Stiffness of the muscles was measured with shear-wave elastography at baseline and 3 weeks after Botox injections in 22 otherwise healthy people. Before the treatment, the stiffness of the masseter was lower than of the temporalis muscle (10.18 ± 1.67 kPa vs. 11.59 ± 1.54 kPa; p = 0.002). After the treatment, this difference increased (6.38 ± 1.34 vs. 13.10 ± 1.92; p < 0.0001). The drop in the stiffness of the masseter muscle was symmetrical (left side by 3.78 kPa; right side by 3.83 kPa). No differences between the left and right sides of the face in terms of muscle stiffness were observed. The study shows that Botox injections reduce stiffness of the masticatory muscles which, in turn, increases the stiffness of the temporalis muscles. Due to the knock-on effect of the change in the masseter function on the other masticatory muscles, simultaneous evaluation and treatment of the temporalis muscle may be required to ensure the desired functional and cosmetic effect.
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Miao L, Huang F, Sun YY, Jiang W, Chen YJ, Zhang M. Curcumin plays a local anti-inflammatory and antioxidant role via the HMGB1/TLR4/NF-ΚB pathway in rat masseter muscle under psychological stress. J Oral Rehabil 2021; 49:249-257. [PMID: 34865233 DOI: 10.1111/joor.13289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Revised: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Psychological stress causes structural and metabolic dysfunction of masseter muscles. The anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative polyphenol curcumin plays a local antioxidant role in rat masseter muscles under psychological stress by an as-yet-unknown mechanism. The present study aimed to assess curcumin anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effects on masseter muscle and its possible molecular mechanisms. METHODS We constructed a rat model of chronic unpredictable moderate stress (CUMS). Psychological stress was assessed by determining the levels of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and cortisol in serum. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays measured inflammatory cytokines and markers of oxidative stress in masseter muscles. Levels of high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1), interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6 and tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) were determined using quantitative PCR analyses and immunofluorescent staining. Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) activation were examined using western blotting. RESULTS The CUMS group showed increased serum cortisol and ACTH levels. Pathological changes in the ultrastructure, oxidative stress and inflammatory cytokines in the masseter muscles were also observed. Curcumin treatment (50, 100 mg/kg) ameliorated these changes significantly by varying degrees. Mechanistically, increased levels of phosphorylated NF-κB, toll-like receptor 4 and HMGB1 were observed, which were also ameliorated by curcumin treatment. CONCLUSION Curcumin can reduce local pathological changes, levels of oxidative stress and inflammatory factors in masseter muscles. Psychological stress activates HMGB1 expression and increases the expression of downstream TLR4 and p-NF-κB, which could be reduced by curcumin. Thus, curcumin might exert anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects in masseter muscles via the HMGB1/TLR4/NF-κB pathway.
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- Li Miao
- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, Department of General Dentistry & Emergency, School of Stomatology, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, China.,Department of Stomatology, Seventh Medical Center of Chinese, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Sixth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Southern Medical District of Chinese, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, Department of General Dentistry & Emergency, School of Stomatology, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, Department of General Dentistry & Emergency, School of Stomatology, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, China
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Effects of Therapeutic and Aerobic Exercise Programs on Pain, Neuromuscular Activation, and Bite Force in Patients with Temporomandibular Disorders. J Pers Med 2021; 11:jpm11111170. [PMID: 34834522 PMCID: PMC8623244 DOI: 10.3390/jpm11111170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Revised: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Pain in masticatory muscles is one of the most frequent symptoms in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and can lead to changes in the patterns of neuromuscular activity of masticatory muscles and decrease in bite force. This study assesses the effects of three eight-week exercise programs on pain intensity, neuromuscular activation, and bite force of masticatory muscles in patients with TMD. Forty-five patients were divided into three groups: a therapeutic exercise program (G1), a therapeutic and aerobic exercise program (G2), and an aerobic exercise program (G3). The masticatory muscles’ pain was evaluated using the numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), surface electromyographic (sEMG) activity of the masseter was recorded during maximum voluntary contraction and at rest, and bite force was evaluated using a dynamometer. These parameters were evaluated twice at baseline (A01/A02), at the end of the eight-week intervention period (A1), and 8–12 weeks after the end of the intervention (A2). After intervention, G2 showed the best results, with a significantly decrease in masticatory muscles’ pain and increase in bite force. These results suggest that interventions to reduce pain in patients with TMD should be multimodal.
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Olchowy C, Grzech-Leśniak K, Hadzik J, Olchowy A, Łasecki M. Monitoring of Changes in Masticatory Muscle Stiffness after Gum Chewing Using Shear Wave Elastography. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10112480. [PMID: 34205052 PMCID: PMC8199863 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10112480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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This study aimed to investigate if intensive exercise affects the stiffness of the masticatory muscles measured with shear-wave elastography. The study included a cohort of healthy adults (n = 40) aged 40 ± 11 years. In each individual, the stiffness of both the masseter and temporalis muscle was examined three times: at baseline, after 10 min of intensive exercise (chewing gum), and after 10 min of relaxation. Stiffness values (median (IQR)) of both the masseter and temporalis muscle were the lowest at the baseline (11.35 (9.7–12.65) and 10.1 (9.1–10.95)), increased significantly after the exercise (12.5 (11.1–13.25) and 10.3 (10.2–10.52)) and then dropped significantly after 10 min of relaxing (11.75 (9.95–12.6) and 10.2 (9.65–11.9)). The stiffness of the temporalis muscle was significantly lower than that of the masseter muscle. The values of the stiffness of the masseters correlated significantly with the values of the stiffness of the temporalis muscles. Shear wave elastography proved to be a sensitive method for showing changes in the stiffness of the muscles involved in the mastication occurring as a response to the effort, which increased the muscle stiffness. Further research is needed to broaden knowledge on the impact of eating habits and the occurrence of parafunctions on the development of temporomandibular disorders and the condition of masticatory muscles.
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- Cyprian Olchowy
- Department of Oral Surgery, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-425 Wroclaw, Poland; (K.G.-L.); (J.H.)
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-425 Wroclaw, Poland; (K.G.-L.); (J.H.)
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-425 Wroclaw, Poland; (K.G.-L.); (J.H.)
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- Department of Experimental Dentistry, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-425 Wroclaw, Poland;
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- Department of Radiology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland;
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Dinsdale A, Liang Z, Thomas L, Treleaven J. Is jaw muscle activity impaired in adults with persistent temporomandibular disorders? A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Oral Rehabil 2021; 48:487-516. [PMID: 33369753 DOI: 10.1111/joor.13139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Understanding jaw muscle activity changes in temporomandibular disorders (TMD) is crucial to guide clinical management. The nature of these changes is currently unclear. Explore changes in jaw muscle activity in TMD. Electronic databases (PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane) and bibliographies were searched from inception to 9 July 2020 for eligible studies, including grey literature. Case-control and interventional studies reporting time-domain and frequency-domain electromyographic measures of jaw muscle activity in TMD and control groups were included. SIGN checklist for case-control studies was used to evaluate risk of bias. Results were pooled for meta-analysis using random-effects model. Confidence in cumulative evidence was established using American Academy of Neurology guidelines. Forty-five studies were included. Most were rated moderate risk of bias. Activity of four muscles (masseter, temporalis, lateral pterygoid, suprahyoids) was assessed across six domains (resting, clenching, chewing, swallowing, concentrating, resisted mandibular movements), with partial meta-analysis scope. Masseter and temporalis activity were significantly higher at rest (P = .05, P < .0001), but lower during brief maximal clenching (P = .005, P = .04) in TMD vs controls. Insufficient data precluded meta-analysis of remaining outcomes and subgroup analysis. Confidence in cumulative evidence ranged from moderate to very low. Changes in jaw muscle activity exist in TMD, which are both task-specific and muscle-specific. It remains unclear whether jaw muscle activity changes vary between TMD subgroups. Muscle function should be considered in clinical management of TMD. Insufficient subgroup data highlight future direction for research.
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- The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia
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- The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia
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Depression and Resting Masticatory Muscle Activity. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9041097. [PMID: 32290557 PMCID: PMC7230290 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9041097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Revised: 04/10/2020] [Accepted: 04/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Background: The aim of this study was to determine the influence of moderate depression determined based on Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMDs) Axis II on the bioelectrical resting activity of temporal muscles and masseter muscles. Methods: The research participants were 68 healthy adult women. Of these, 46 people h (mean age: 22 ± 1 year) who had no temporomandibular disorders were selected for the research. They were divided based on results from RDC/TMDs (Axis II: scale’s measurement) into the study group with a moderate level of depression (23 people), rest of participants without symptoms of depression were classified to control group (23 people). The resting activity of temporal muscles and masseter muscles was examined by using BioEMGIII electromyograph. Two statistical analyses were used: Shapiro–Wilk test and Mann–Whitney U test. Results: Despite higher mean tensions of temporal muscles and masseter muscles in the group with depression, results findings were not statistically significant (p > 0.05). Conclusions: Moderate depression determined based on the RDC/TMDs II axis questionnaire is not related to the resting activity of selected masticatory muscles. Further research should be continued on a larger group of respondents in order to establish the relationship between psychological factors and bioelectrical parameters of the masticatory muscles.
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