Effect of conventional TENS on pain and electromyographic activity of masticatory muscles in TMD patients Efeito da TENS convencional sobre a dor e a atividade eletromiográfica dos músculos mastigatórios em pacientes com DTM

Effect of conventional TENS on pain and electromyographic activity of masticatory muscles in TMD patients Efeito da TENS convencional sobre a dor e a atividade eletromiográfica dos músculos mastigatórios em pacientes com DTM

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are characterized by several signs and symptoms, such as pain and changes in the electrical activity of masticatory muscles. Considering that transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a resource indicated to promote analgesia, the objective of this study...

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Main Authors: Delaine Rodrigues, Anamaria Oliveira Siriani, Fausto Bérzin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Pesquisa Odontológica 2004-12-01
Series:Brazilian Oral Research
Subjects:
Articulação temporomandibular
Eletromiografia
Músculos mastigatórios
Estimulação elétrica transcutânea do nervo
Dor facial
Temporomandibular joint
Electromyography
Masticatory muscles
Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation
Facial pain
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