Electromyographic, Ultrasonographic, and Ultrasound Elastographic Evaluation of the Masseter Muscle in Class III Patients Before and After Orthognathic Surgery.

Sunal A., Eren H., Gorurgoz C., Orhan K., Karasu H., Akat B., ...Daha Fazla

The Journal of craniofacial surgery, cilt.31, ss.2049-2053, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 31
  • Basım Tarihi: 2020
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1097/scs.0000000000006589
  • Dergi Adı: The Journal of craniofacial surgery
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.2049-2053
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Electromyography, masseter muscle, orthognathic surgery, ultrasonography, ultrasound elastography, SURGICAL-CORRECTION, SONOGRAPHIC ELASTOGRAPHY, MASTICATORY FUNCTION, FACIAL MORPHOLOGY, BITE FORCE, THICKNESS, EFFICACY, HARDNESS
  • Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine changes in the electromyographic activity, thickness, width, and hardness of the masseter muscle from before to after orthognathic surgery. Material and Methods: The study included 15 patients with Class III dentofacial deformities who were treated with combined orthodontic and orthognathic surgery. Fifteen individuals with normal occlusion and no signs or symptoms of temporomandibular joint dysfunction were used as controls. All records were obtained bilaterally in the study group before surgery (T1), at 3 months after surgery (T2), and in the control group (CG) while at rest and in maximum voluntary contraction (MVC). Results: There was no difference in resting masseter muscle activity between T1, T2, and CG. Resting thickness and width of the masseter muscle did not differ significantly between T1 and T2. MVC masseter muscle activity and thickness increased significantly and width decreased significantly from T1 to T2 but did not reach CG values. Muscle hardness increased from T1 to T2. Conclusions: The authors' findings indicate that despite improved muscle activity and dimensions, postoperative 3 months is still early period for adaptation of the masseter muscles to the new occlusion and skeletal morphology.