title: The effect of gingival inflammation on nocturnal masseter muscle activity.
abstract: The relationship of gingival inflammation to nocturnal muscle activity was studied, using the sulcus bleeding index and nocturnal EMG recordings.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002012:Bruxism / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D004576:Electromyography; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008406:Masseter Muscle / Q000502:physiology*; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000502:physiology*; D008875:Middle Aged