Author/Editor		Kuliš, M; Rudel, D
Title		EMG biofeedback device for detection and reduction of destructive masseter muscle force in patients with nocturnal bruxism
Type		članek
Source		In: Miklavčič D, Bajd T, Stanič U, editors. Proceedings of the 9th international conference on mechanics in medicine and biology; 1996 Jun 30-Jul 4; Ljubljana. Ljubljana: Slovenian society of medical and biological engineering,
Publication year		1996
Volume		str. 597-600
Language		eng
Abstract		The problem of nocturnal and diurnal bruxism expressed as clenching and grinding of teeth has been treated in 18 centric bruxers prosthetically and psychologically. For the purpose of the study an EMG biofeedback device was developed implementing electrical stimuli as a painful biofeedback signal applied through EMG detecting electrodes to the site of EMG source (m.masseter). The device was tested in a home environment. Preliminary results of combined therapy were in 10 patients who refrain completely from their destructive habit. In two patients the bruxistic activity was reduced in number of episodes and their frequency. Six patients terminated their biofeedback treatment after completion of their prosthetic rehabilitation.The study suggested treatment after therapy of bruxism should combine prosthetic and psychological treatment.
Descriptors		BRUXISM MASSETER MUSCLE ELECTROMYOGRAPHY BIOFEEDBACK (PSYCHOLOGY)