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DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1795124
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Detection of Lip, Tongue, Masseter, and Temporalis Muscle Contractions with Electromyography Tools as an Early Diagnostic Medium for Dentoalveolar Malocclusion

Harun Achmad
1   Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
,
Intan Sari Areni
2   Departement of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
,
Sumintarti Sumintarti
3   Department of Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
,
Sri Ramadhany
4   Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
,
Reza Ardiansya
1   Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
,
Sarwo Edy
1   Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
,
Wesley Kuandinata
1   Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
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Abstract

Objectives This study aims to detect early class I, II, and III malocclusions through the muscle strength of the lips, tongue, masseter, and temporalis.

Materials and Methods The study subjects were 30 pediatric patients with predetermined criteria. The subjects were divided into class I, II, and III malocclusions where each classification of malocclusion amounted to 10 people. Subjects were differentiated according to gender and age. Tongue pressure during swallowing was recorded by a palatal measurement sensor system. The strength of the activity was assessed when the lip muscles resisted as hard as possible the traction plate placed between the teeth and the lips, then the force was connected to an electromyograph (EMG) to be measured. Temporal and masseter muscle contractions were assessed when the muscles performed swallowing, chewing, mouth opening, resting, mouth closing, and biting movements.

Statistical Analysis Data analysis using the SPSS application was performed with the ANOVA test if the data distribution was normal, and if the data distribution was not normal, then the Kruskal–Wallis test was used. Significant data were evaluated by post-hoc tests using least significant difference if the data distribution was normal or the Mann–Whitney test if the data distribution was not normal.

Results It was found that there was a significant difference in the left masseter muscle and left temporalis muscle.

Conclusion EMG can be considered as a tool to detect class I, II, and III malocclusions through muscle contraction. Biting and chewing positions have satisfactory EMG examination results for malocclusion detection. Age and gender of the child may affect the results of EMG examination in certain conditions.

Keywords

malocclusion - muscle contractions - electromyography


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30 December 2024

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