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Home Electromyographic evaluation of a patient treated with extraoral traction: a case report

Electromyographic evaluation of a patient treated with extraoral traction: a case report

Authors:

  • E. Ortu
    Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, Dental Clinic, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
  • M. Lacarbonara
    Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, Dental Clinic, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
  • R. Cattaneo
    Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, Dental Clinic, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
  • G. Marzo
    Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, Dental Clinic, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
  • R. Gatto
    Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, Dental Clinic, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
  • A. Monaco
    Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, Dental Clinic, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy

ABSTRACT


Background

This work seeks to provide information on the utility of surface electromyography (SEMG) as an aid for diagnosing orthodontic conditions. Classic orthodontic monitoring by radiography, plaster models, cephalometry, and photography can be improved by using SEMG before and during treatment, to prevent clinical worsening and relapses.

Case report

This paper presents the SEMG results for a 10-year-old female patient, orthodontically treated by extraoral traction (EOT). Significant muscular variations in the patient's EMG were observed as she changed different postures and as headgear device was used.

Results

SEMG should be performed prior to the orthodontic treatment to assess the neuromuscular patient's pattern, in order to prevent strain induced by extraoral forces. EMG can be a valid aid for evaluating the patient's neuromuscular condition before, during, and after orthodontic treatment.

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Publication date:

Jun /2016

Keywords:

electromyography, extraoral traction, headgear, kinesiography, orthodontics

Issue:

Vol.17 – n.2/2016

Page:

123 – 128

Publisher:

Ariesdue

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Harvard: E. Ortu, M. Lacarbonara, R. Cattaneo, G. Marzo, R. Gatto, A. Monaco (2016) "Electromyographic evaluation of a patient treated with extraoral traction: a case report", European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 17(2), pp123-128. doi: https://www.ejpd.eu/wp-content/uploads/pdf/EJPD_2016_2_6.pdf
Vancouver: E. Ortu, M. Lacarbonara, R. Cattaneo, G. Marzo, R. Gatto, A. Monaco. Electromyographic evaluation of a patient treated with extraoral traction: a case report. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry [Internet]. 2016Jun.1 [cited 2025Jun.19];17(2):123-128. Available from: https://www.ejpd.eu/abstract-pubmed/electromyographic-evaluation-of-a-patient-treated-with-extraoral-traction-a-case-report/
MLA: E. Ortu, M. Lacarbonara, R. Cattaneo, G. Marzo, R. Gatto, A. Monaco Electromyographic evaluation of a patient treated with extraoral traction: a case report. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. 2016;17(2):123-128

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