Relationship between the tonic elevator mandibular activity and the vertical dimension during the states of vigilance and hypnosis

A. Manns, R. V. Zuazola, R. Sirhan, M. Quiroz, M. Rocabado

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Abstract

The variation of the tonic EMG elevator mandibular activity was studied as well as the consequent variation of the vertical dimension in two different experimental states: those of vigilance and hypnosis. In the state of vigilance, normal values of tonic EMG activity were recorded and a space of inocclusion (X = 2.22 mm) coincident with the postural mandibular position. Under hypnosis a significant reduction of the tonic EMG activity was observed (43 to 50%), together with a great increase of the inocclusion space (X = 8.90 mm).
Original languageAmerican English
Pages (from-to)163-170
Number of pages8
JournalCranio - Journal of Craniomandibular Practice
Volume8
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 1990

Keywords

  • Adult
  • Alertness
  • Article
  • Electromyography
  • Female
  • Hypnosis
  • Jaw movement
  • Jaw muscle
  • Male
  • Mandible

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