Alice Helena de L Santos Cardoso, Marcelo Palinkas, Nicole B Bettiol, Patrícia S de Lima, Paulo B de Vasconcelos, Samuel P Xavier, Gabriella Sg Silva, Thamyres Branco, Isabela H Regalo, Selma Siessere, Simone Ch Regalo
AIM: This longitudinal study aimed to evaluate the electromyographic activity of the masseter and temporal muscles in adult women who underwent buccal fat removal. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The sample consisted of 20 healthy adult women with no temporomandibular dysfunction and normal occlusion, who were assessed before, 30, and 60 days after the surgery. The electromyographic signal of the masseter and temporal muscles was captured through mandibular tasks including rest, protrusion, right and left laterality, and maximum voluntary contraction with and without parafilm...
March 19, 2024: Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice