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Fabiano Politti - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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effects of massage therapy and Occlusal Splint usage on quality of life and pain in individuals with sleep bruxism a randomized controlled trial
Journal of The Japanese Physical Therapy Association, 2015Co-Authors: Cid Andre Fidelis De Paula Gomes, Fabiano Politti, Carolina Marciela Herpich, Tabajara De Oliveira Gonzalez, Yasmin Elhage, Ana Paula Amaral, Sandra Kalilbussadori, Daniela Aparecida BiasottogonzalezAbstract:Purpose: The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of massage therapy on the masticatory muscles and Occlusal Splint usage on quality of life and pain in individuals with sleep bruxism. Method: A randomized, controlled, blinded, clinical trial was conducted involving 78 volunteers aged 18 to 40 years with sleep bruxism. Quality of life and pain assessments were performed. Results: Significant differences (p < 0.05) were found on the physical functioning, general health state, vitality, role emotional and mental health subscales. A large effect size was found for all treatment protocols with regard to pain. The largest effect was found in the combined treatment group. Conclusions: The findings of the present study reveal that the Occlusal Splint usage alone led to improvements in components of quality of life among individuals with sleep bruxism. Moreover, both treatments (Occlusal Splint usage and massage therapy on the masticatory muscles) led to a reduction in pain.
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effects of massage therapy and Occlusal Splint therapy on electromyographic activity and the intensity of signs and symptoms in individuals with temporomandibular disorder and sleep bruxism a randomized clinical trial
Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, 2014Co-Authors: Cid Andre Fidelis De Paula Gomes, Fabiano Politti, Ana Paula Amaral, Yasmin El Hage, Daniela Aparecida BiasottogonzalezAbstract:Introduction Temporomandibular disorder (TDM) is the most common source of orofacial pain of a non-dental origin. Sleep bruxism is characterized by clenching and/or grinding the teeth during sleep and is involved in the perpetuation of TMD. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of massage therapy, conventional Occlusal Splint therapy and silicone Occlusal Splint therapy on electromyographic activity in the masseter and anterior temporal muscles and the intensity of signs and symptoms in individuals with severe TMD and sleep bruxism.
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effects of massage therapy and Occlusal Splint therapy on mandibular range of motion in individuals with temporomandibular disorder a randomized clinical trial
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 2014Co-Authors: Cid Andre Fidelis De Paula Gomes, Fabiano Politti, Daniel Ventura De Andrade, Dowglas Fernando Magalhaes De Sousa, Carolina Marciela Herpich, Almir Vieira Dibaifilho, Tabajara De Oliveira Gonzalez, Daniela Aparecida BiasottogonzalezAbstract:Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of massage therapy compared with Occlusal Splint therapy on mandibular range of motion (ROM) in individuals with temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and compare the results with ROM obtained in a group of individuals without this disorder. Methods A blinded randomized clinical trial was conducted. Twenty-eight volunteers with TMD were randomly distributed into either a massage therapy group or an Occlusal Splint group. Both treatments were provided for 4 weeks. Fourteen individuals without TMD were consecutively allocated to a comparison group. Fonseca anamnestic index was used to characterize TMD and allocate the volunteers to either of the intervention groups or asymptomatic comparison group. Mandibular ROM was evaluated before and after treatment using a digital caliper. Two-way repeated-measures analysis of variance with a post hoc Bonferroni testing was used for intergroup and intragroup comparisons (level of significance was set to 5%). Cohen d was used to calculate the effect size. Results In the intragroup analysis, significant increases in ROM were found for all measures in both the massage and Occlusal Splint groups ( P d Conclusion Massage therapy on the masticatory muscles and the use of an Occlusal Splint lead to an increase in mandibular ROM similar to that of the asymptomatic comparison group with regard to maximum active mouth opening and both right and left excursion in individuals with TMD.
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electromyographic analysis of masseter and anterior temporalis muscle in sleep bruxers after Occlusal Splint wearing
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 2012Co-Authors: Luis Vicente Franco De Oliveira, Cesar Ferreira Amorim, Fernando Jose Vasconcelos Paes, Newton Santos De Faria, Fabiano PolittiAbstract:Summary Bruxism is widely defined as an anxiety response to environmental stress. Occlusal Splints are frequently used in sleep bruxism, to protect teeth from damage resulting from the contraction force of mandibular muscles, or to reduce the orofacial pain by relaxing masticatory muscles. Surface electromyography (EMG) of the right and left masseter and temporalis muscles was performed in 15 women presenting sleep bruxism and temporomandibular disorders related to occupational stress, after nocturnal use of the Occlusal Splint. The EMG signals were recorded twice per patient: After a work shift (pre-Splint) and after a night of sleep with the Occlusal Splint (post-Splint) before a new workday. The parametric t -paired test was used to compare differences of the RMS amplitude between pre and post-Splint records, for resting and maximal clenching effort. The level of significance for each comparison was set to p
Luis Vicente Franco De Oliveira - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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effect of an Occlusal Splint on sleep bruxism in children in a pilot study with a short term follow up
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 2013Co-Authors: Lilian Chrystiane Giannasi, Israel Reis Santos, Thays Almeida Alfaya, Sandra Kalil Bussadori, Luis Vicente Franco De OliveiraAbstract:Summary The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of the use of an Occlusal Splint in children with bruxism in a pilot study with a short-term follow up. Seventeen children were recruited, only nine of whom formed the sample following the application of the inclusion criteria: presence of sleep bruxism for at least six months (based on parents' reports); presence of at least the first permanent molars; and no previous history of treatment involving an Occlusal Splint. The sample was submitted to a clinical exam. Other sleep problems were screened with the use of a sleep questionnaire filled out by parents before and after 90 days of Occlusal Splint usage. The children received a flat acrylic resin Splint with full coverage of the Occlusal surfaces to be worn in the maxilla. In children with erupting teeth, a space was created in the Splint to allow normal eruption. After the 90-day period, the absence of sleep bruxism and sleep movements was noted in most of children. Moreover, snoring was reduced in nearly 50%, which raises a new issue to be investigated with regard to the pathophysiology of sleep bruxism. The use of an Occlusal Splint was effective in reducing the symptoms of sleep bruxism and other sleep problems. Further investigations should be carried out on the relationship between snoring and sleep bruxism in children.
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electromyographic analysis of masseter and anterior temporalis muscle in sleep bruxers after Occlusal Splint wearing
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 2012Co-Authors: Luis Vicente Franco De Oliveira, Cesar Ferreira Amorim, Fernando Jose Vasconcelos Paes, Newton Santos De Faria, Fabiano PolittiAbstract:Summary Bruxism is widely defined as an anxiety response to environmental stress. Occlusal Splints are frequently used in sleep bruxism, to protect teeth from damage resulting from the contraction force of mandibular muscles, or to reduce the orofacial pain by relaxing masticatory muscles. Surface electromyography (EMG) of the right and left masseter and temporalis muscles was performed in 15 women presenting sleep bruxism and temporomandibular disorders related to occupational stress, after nocturnal use of the Occlusal Splint. The EMG signals were recorded twice per patient: After a work shift (pre-Splint) and after a night of sleep with the Occlusal Splint (post-Splint) before a new workday. The parametric t -paired test was used to compare differences of the RMS amplitude between pre and post-Splint records, for resting and maximal clenching effort. The level of significance for each comparison was set to p
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Occlusal Splint for sleep bruxism: an electromyographic associated to Helkimo Index evaluation
Sleep and Breathing, 2007Co-Authors: Leonardo Lopes Do Nascimento, Lilian Chrystiane Giannasi, Cesar Ferreira Amorim, Claudia Santos Oliveira, Sergio Roberto Nacif, Alecsandro De Moura Silva, Daniela Fernandes Figueira Nascimento, Leonardo Marchini, Luis Vicente Franco De OliveiraAbstract:This study aims to evaluate long-term effects of using an Occlusal Splint in patients with sleep bruxism (SB), using surface electromyography (EMG) of masseter and temporalis muscles, as well as the Helkimo Index. The subjects were 15 individuals aged from 19 to 29 years, bearers of SB, with presence of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMD), which never have used Occlusal Splints. The subjects answered the Helkimo’s Index and underwent EMG before and after 60 days of Occlusal Splints use. There was no indication of a significant decrease in mean EMG levels over the therapy in the muscles. A significant decrease in TMD signs and symptoms were observed in SB patients after 60 days of Occlusal Splints therapy.
Daniela Aparecida Biasottogonzalez - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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effects of massage therapy and Occlusal Splint usage on quality of life and pain in individuals with sleep bruxism a randomized controlled trial
Journal of The Japanese Physical Therapy Association, 2015Co-Authors: Cid Andre Fidelis De Paula Gomes, Fabiano Politti, Carolina Marciela Herpich, Tabajara De Oliveira Gonzalez, Yasmin Elhage, Ana Paula Amaral, Sandra Kalilbussadori, Daniela Aparecida BiasottogonzalezAbstract:Purpose: The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of massage therapy on the masticatory muscles and Occlusal Splint usage on quality of life and pain in individuals with sleep bruxism. Method: A randomized, controlled, blinded, clinical trial was conducted involving 78 volunteers aged 18 to 40 years with sleep bruxism. Quality of life and pain assessments were performed. Results: Significant differences (p < 0.05) were found on the physical functioning, general health state, vitality, role emotional and mental health subscales. A large effect size was found for all treatment protocols with regard to pain. The largest effect was found in the combined treatment group. Conclusions: The findings of the present study reveal that the Occlusal Splint usage alone led to improvements in components of quality of life among individuals with sleep bruxism. Moreover, both treatments (Occlusal Splint usage and massage therapy on the masticatory muscles) led to a reduction in pain.
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effects of massage therapy and Occlusal Splint therapy on electromyographic activity and the intensity of signs and symptoms in individuals with temporomandibular disorder and sleep bruxism a randomized clinical trial
Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, 2014Co-Authors: Cid Andre Fidelis De Paula Gomes, Fabiano Politti, Ana Paula Amaral, Yasmin El Hage, Daniela Aparecida BiasottogonzalezAbstract:Introduction Temporomandibular disorder (TDM) is the most common source of orofacial pain of a non-dental origin. Sleep bruxism is characterized by clenching and/or grinding the teeth during sleep and is involved in the perpetuation of TMD. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of massage therapy, conventional Occlusal Splint therapy and silicone Occlusal Splint therapy on electromyographic activity in the masseter and anterior temporal muscles and the intensity of signs and symptoms in individuals with severe TMD and sleep bruxism.
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effects of massage therapy and Occlusal Splint therapy on mandibular range of motion in individuals with temporomandibular disorder a randomized clinical trial
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 2014Co-Authors: Cid Andre Fidelis De Paula Gomes, Fabiano Politti, Daniel Ventura De Andrade, Dowglas Fernando Magalhaes De Sousa, Carolina Marciela Herpich, Almir Vieira Dibaifilho, Tabajara De Oliveira Gonzalez, Daniela Aparecida BiasottogonzalezAbstract:Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of massage therapy compared with Occlusal Splint therapy on mandibular range of motion (ROM) in individuals with temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and compare the results with ROM obtained in a group of individuals without this disorder. Methods A blinded randomized clinical trial was conducted. Twenty-eight volunteers with TMD were randomly distributed into either a massage therapy group or an Occlusal Splint group. Both treatments were provided for 4 weeks. Fourteen individuals without TMD were consecutively allocated to a comparison group. Fonseca anamnestic index was used to characterize TMD and allocate the volunteers to either of the intervention groups or asymptomatic comparison group. Mandibular ROM was evaluated before and after treatment using a digital caliper. Two-way repeated-measures analysis of variance with a post hoc Bonferroni testing was used for intergroup and intragroup comparisons (level of significance was set to 5%). Cohen d was used to calculate the effect size. Results In the intragroup analysis, significant increases in ROM were found for all measures in both the massage and Occlusal Splint groups ( P d Conclusion Massage therapy on the masticatory muscles and the use of an Occlusal Splint lead to an increase in mandibular ROM similar to that of the asymptomatic comparison group with regard to maximum active mouth opening and both right and left excursion in individuals with TMD.
Xu Shi-qian - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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To evaluate the treatment effects of bruxism by using tensile spring Occlusal Splint and plastic Occlusal Splint
Journal of Clinical Stomatology, 2012Co-Authors: Xu Shi-qianAbstract:Objective:To compact the clinical treatment effect of bruxism by using tensile spring Occlusal Splint and plastic Occlusal Splint.Method:48patients of bruxism were treated with the tensile spring Occlusal Splint.and plastic Occlusal Splint,9month was follow up.The patients who stop teech grinding and times which less than begin remedy were calculated by the one month and by nine month respectively.Result:In one month,the teeth grinding stopped in 6 cases to 12 cases by using plastic Occlusal Splint and tensile spring Occlusal Splint,in nine month,which is in 10 cases to 21 cases;and there is remarkable difference between the two of kinds methods(P 0.01).Conclusion: the tensile spring Occlusal Splint was more effective than plastic Occlusal Splint in treating bruxism.
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Clinical study on the treatment effects of bruxism patients using tensile spring Occlusal Splint
Chinese Journal of Aesthetic Medicine, 2010Co-Authors: Xu Shi-qianAbstract:Objective To study the clinical therapeutic effect of the Tensile spring Occlusal Splint on bruxism.Methods 48patients of bruxism were treated with the Tensile spring Occlusal Splint.and 9month was follow up.analysis was performed with pre-treatment and post-treatment.Paired t-test conducted to assess the treatment effects.Results 37.5%patients stopped grinding in one month after using Occlusal Splint,and 47.9%did after 9 months.The average grinding time each night reduced remarkably(P0.01)after treatment.Conclusion The Tensile spring Occlusal Splint is one of the effective methods in treating bruxism.
Cesar Ferreira Amorim - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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electromyographic analysis of masseter and anterior temporalis muscle in sleep bruxers after Occlusal Splint wearing
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 2012Co-Authors: Luis Vicente Franco De Oliveira, Cesar Ferreira Amorim, Fernando Jose Vasconcelos Paes, Newton Santos De Faria, Fabiano PolittiAbstract:Summary Bruxism is widely defined as an anxiety response to environmental stress. Occlusal Splints are frequently used in sleep bruxism, to protect teeth from damage resulting from the contraction force of mandibular muscles, or to reduce the orofacial pain by relaxing masticatory muscles. Surface electromyography (EMG) of the right and left masseter and temporalis muscles was performed in 15 women presenting sleep bruxism and temporomandibular disorders related to occupational stress, after nocturnal use of the Occlusal Splint. The EMG signals were recorded twice per patient: After a work shift (pre-Splint) and after a night of sleep with the Occlusal Splint (post-Splint) before a new workday. The parametric t -paired test was used to compare differences of the RMS amplitude between pre and post-Splint records, for resting and maximal clenching effort. The level of significance for each comparison was set to p
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Occlusal Splint for sleep bruxism: an electromyographic associated to Helkimo Index evaluation
Sleep and Breathing, 2007Co-Authors: Leonardo Lopes Do Nascimento, Lilian Chrystiane Giannasi, Cesar Ferreira Amorim, Claudia Santos Oliveira, Sergio Roberto Nacif, Alecsandro De Moura Silva, Daniela Fernandes Figueira Nascimento, Leonardo Marchini, Luis Vicente Franco De OliveiraAbstract:This study aims to evaluate long-term effects of using an Occlusal Splint in patients with sleep bruxism (SB), using surface electromyography (EMG) of masseter and temporalis muscles, as well as the Helkimo Index. The subjects were 15 individuals aged from 19 to 29 years, bearers of SB, with presence of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMD), which never have used Occlusal Splints. The subjects answered the Helkimo’s Index and underwent EMG before and after 60 days of Occlusal Splints use. There was no indication of a significant decrease in mean EMG levels over the therapy in the muscles. A significant decrease in TMD signs and symptoms were observed in SB patients after 60 days of Occlusal Splints therapy.
