Lotzmann U, Kobes L W, Hirschfeld Z A
School of Dentistry, University of Gottingen, Germany.
Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent. 1992 Sep;1(1):35-8.
As there is a positive correlation between oral parafunctional habits and craniomandibular disorders, objective electromyographic findings on parafunctional jaw activities could be very interesting for the diagnosis and management of craniomandibular disorders. The described pocket-sized and battery-operated electromyographic measuring device fulfils the essential requirements for monitoring and recording parafunctional activity in a chosen time period. It is easy to handle and can therefore be operated by a trained patient. At the end of the registration the collected data are transferred to a computer for statistical or graphical analysis. With this device, long-term electromyography on patients in their usual environment is possible. Further studies on parafunctional behaviours applying long-term electromyography could increase the understanding of craniomandibular disorders.
由于口腔副功能习惯与颅下颌疾病之间存在正相关关系，因此关于副功能下颌活动的客观肌电图结果对于颅下颌疾病的诊断和管理可能非常有意义。所描述的袖珍型、电池供电的肌电图测量设备满足在选定时间段内监测和记录副功能活动的基本要求。它易于操作，因此经过训练的患者即可操作。记录结束时，收集到的数据会传输到计算机进行统计或图形分析。使用该设备，可以在患者的日常环境中进行长期肌电图检查。应用长期肌电图对副功能行为进行的进一步研究可能会增进对颅下颌疾病的了解。
