Preliminary studies of some masticatory characteristics of bruxism.
The masticatory cycles of bruxist subjects were studied using a closed-circuit television movement detector. These cycles were compared with those of non-bruxist subjects. Early results indicate a shorter stationary period between masticatory cycles in all components of movement in bruxist subjects than in non-bruxist subjects. Also, in some bruxists, the envelopes of motion showed quite irregularly shaped patterns, with sudden changes in direction, while others showed a loss of the classical tear-drop pattern.
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Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Science, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
D002012:Bruxism / Q000503:physiopathology*; D003748:Dental Equipment; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008409:Mastication; D009068:Movement; D013690:Television; D014070:Tooth / Q000502:physiology; D014716:Vertical Dimension