Evaluation of temporomandibular joint, masticatory muscle, and brain cortex activity in patients treated by removable functional appliances: a prospective fMRI study

Ozdiler O., ORHAN K., Cesur E., Koklu A., Algn O.

DENTOMAXILLOFACIAL RADIOLOGY, cilt.48, sa.7, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 48 Sayı: 7
  • Basım Tarihi: 2019
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1259/dmfr.20190216
  • Dergi Adı: DENTOMAXILLOFACIAL RADIOLOGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: functional orthodontic appliances, fMRI, masticatory muscle, cortex activity, TMJ, PROTRUSIVE FUNCTION, HERBST TREATMENT, ADAPTATIONS, POSITION, THERAPY
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of functional orthodontic appliances on the masticatory muscles, temporomandibular joint (TMJ), and brain to determine whether using functional appliances full-time or only at night yields different results.