Abstract:Purpose: The aim of this study was to measure the masseter muscles activity by electromyogram before and after arthrocentesis in patients with temporomandibular disorders. Materials and methods: Twelve patients with unilateral painful TMJ, diagnosed by RDC/ TMD as group II and indicated for unilateral TMJ arthrocentesis are considered as the study group. In this group, electromyographic analysis was performed before and four weeks following the arthrocentesis. The healthy control group included 6 volunteers wi… Show more
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