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 language | American English |
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Pages (from-to) | 163-170 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Cranio - Journal of Craniomandibular Practice |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 1990 |
Keywords
- Adult
- Alertness
- Article
- Electromyography
- Female
- Hypnosis
- Jaw movement
- Jaw muscle
- Male
- Mandible