| <math>a_2=</math> '''Sensitivity and specificity of the axiographic measurement:''' A study conducted to verify the sensitivity and specificity of the data collected from a group of patients affected by temporomandibular joint disorders with an ARCUSdigma axiographic system ([https://www.kavo.com/de-de/ KaVo Dental GmbH, Biberach / Ris]) confirmed a sensitivity of the 84.21% and 92.86% sensitivity for the right and left TMJs respectively and a specificity of 93.75% and 95.65%.<ref>Giedre Kobs, Asta Didziulyte, Robertas Kirlys, Mindaugas Stacevicius. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17637527/?from_term=%22temporomandibular+disorders+AND+axiography+%22&from_filter=simsearch2.ffrft&from_pos=1 Reliability of ARCUSdigma (KaVo) in Diagnosing Temporomandibular Joint Pathology]. Stomatologija. 2007;9(2):47-55.</ref> These scientific references determine compatibility of the assertion in the dental context precisely because of the consistency of related studies.<ref>M G Piancino, L Roberi, G Frongia, M Reverdito, R Slavicek, P Bracco. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18197841/ Computerized axiography in TMD patients before and after therapy with 'function generating bites'.] J Oral Rehabil.. 2008 Feb;35(2):88-94 doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2842.2007.01815.x.</ref> | | <math>a_2=</math> '''Sensitivity and specificity of the axiographic measurement:''' A study conducted to verify the sensitivity and specificity of the data collected from a group of patients affected by temporomandibular joint disorders with an ARCUSdigma axiographic system ([https://www.kavo.com/de-de/ KaVo Dental GmbH, Biberach / Ris]) confirmed a sensitivity of the 84.21% and 92.86% sensitivity for the right and left TMJs respectively and a specificity of 93.75% and 95.65%.<ref>Giedre Kobs, Asta Didziulyte, Robertas Kirlys, Mindaugas Stacevicius. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17637527/?from_term=%22temporomandibular+disorders+AND+axiography+%22&from_filter=simsearch2.ffrft&from_pos=1 Reliability of ARCUSdigma (KaVo) in Diagnosing Temporomandibular Joint Pathology]. Stomatologija. 2007;9(2):47-55.</ref> These scientific references determine compatibility of the assertion in the dental context precisely because of the consistency of related studies.<ref>M G Piancino, L Roberi, G Frongia, M Reverdito, R Slavicek, P Bracco. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18197841/ Computerized axiography in TMD patients before and after therapy with 'function generating bites'.] J Oral Rehabil.. 2008 Feb;35(2):88-94 doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2842.2007.01815.x.</ref> |
− | <math>a_2=</math> '''Alteration of condylar paths:''' Urbano Santana-Mora and coll.<ref>López-Cedrún, Urbano Santana-Mora, María Pombo, Amaya Pérez Del Palomar, Víctor Alonso De la Peña , María Jesús Mora , Urbano Santana<sup>.</sup> [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29112190/?from_term=%22temporomandibular+disorders+AND+axiography+%22&from_filter=simsearch2.ffrft&from_pos=7 Jaw Biodynamic Data for 24 Patients With Chronic Unilateral Temporomandibular Disorder.] Sci Data. 2017 Nov 7;4:170168. doi: 10.1038/sdata.2017.168.</ref> evaluated 24 adult patients suffering from severe chronic unilateral pain diagnosed as Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs). The following functional and dynamic factors were evaluated: (1) masticatory function; (2) remodelling of the TMJ or condylar pathway (CP); and (3) lateral movement of the jaw or lateral guide (LG). The CPs were assessed using conventional axiography and LG was assessed by using kinesiograph tracing ([https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=Myotronics+Inc.,+Kent,+WA,+US&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 Myotronics Inc., Kent, WA, US]) Seventeen (71%) of the 24 (100%) patients consistently showed a side of habitual chewing side. The mean and standard deviation of the CP angles was 47.90 <math>\pm</math> 9.24) degrees. The average of LG angles was 42.95<math>\pm</math>11.78 degrees. Data collection emerged from the conception of a new TMD paradigm in which the affected side could be the usual chewing side, the side where the mandibular lateral kinematic angle Wass flatter. This parameter may also be compatible with the dental claim. | + | <math>a_2=</math> '''Alteration of condylar paths:''' Urbano Santana-Mora and coll.<ref>López-Cedrún, Urbano Santana-Mora, María Pombo, Amaya Pérez Del Palomar, Víctor Alonso De la Peña , María Jesús Mora , Urbano Santana<sup>.</sup> [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29112190/?from_term=%22temporomandibular+disorders+AND+axiography+%22&from_filter=simsearch2.ffrft&from_pos=7 Jaw Biodynamic Data for 24 Patients With Chronic Unilateral Temporomandibular Disorder.] Sci Data. 2017 Nov 7;4:170168. doi: 10.1038/sdata.2017.168.</ref> evaluated 24 adult patients suffering from severe chronic unilateral pain diagnosed as Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs). The following functional and dynamic factors were evaluated: (1) masticatory function; (2) remodelling of the TMJ or condylar pathway (CP); and (3) lateral movement of the jaw or lateral guide (LG). The CPs were assessed using conventional axiography and LG was assessed by using kinesiograph tracing ([https://www.myotronics.com/ Myotronics Inc., Kent, WA, US]) Seventeen (71%) of the 24 (100%) patients consistently showed a side of habitual chewing side. The mean and standard deviation of the CP angles was 47.90 <math>\pm</math> 9.24) degrees. The average of LG angles was 42.95<math>\pm</math>11.78 degrees. Data collection emerged from the conception of a new TMD paradigm in which the affected side could be the usual chewing side, the side where the mandibular lateral kinematic angle Wass flatter. This parameter may also be compatible with the dental claim. |
| <math>a_2=</math> '''EMG Intereference pattern:''' M.O. Mazzetto and coll.<ref>Marcelo Oliveira Mazzetto, Carolina Almeida Rodrigues, Laís Valencise Magri, Melissa Oliveira Melchior, Guiovaldo Paiva .[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24789293/?from_term=%22temporomandibular+disorders+AND+emg+%22&from_filter=simsearch2.ffrft&from_pos=5 Severity of TMD Related to Age, Sex and Electromyographic Analysis.] Braz Dent J. Jan-Feb 2014;25(1):54-8.doi: 10.1590/0103-6440201302310.</ref> showed that the electromyographic activity of the anterior temporal muscles and the masseter was positively correlated with the "Craniomandibular index" 'indiced (CMI) with a <math>P=0,01</math> and suggesting that the use of CMI to quantify the severity of TMDs and EMG to assess the masticatory muscle function, may be an important diagnostic and therapeutic elements. These scientific references determine compatibility of the assertion. | | <math>a_2=</math> '''EMG Intereference pattern:''' M.O. Mazzetto and coll.<ref>Marcelo Oliveira Mazzetto, Carolina Almeida Rodrigues, Laís Valencise Magri, Melissa Oliveira Melchior, Guiovaldo Paiva .[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24789293/?from_term=%22temporomandibular+disorders+AND+emg+%22&from_filter=simsearch2.ffrft&from_pos=5 Severity of TMD Related to Age, Sex and Electromyographic Analysis.] Braz Dent J. Jan-Feb 2014;25(1):54-8.doi: 10.1590/0103-6440201302310.</ref> showed that the electromyographic activity of the anterior temporal muscles and the masseter was positively correlated with the "Craniomandibular index" 'indiced (CMI) with a <math>P=0,01</math> and suggesting that the use of CMI to quantify the severity of TMDs and EMG to assess the masticatory muscle function, may be an important diagnostic and therapeutic elements. These scientific references determine compatibility of the assertion. |