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Jaw-opening accuracy is not affected by masseter muscle vibration in healthy men

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There is a functional integration between the jaw and neck regions with head extension–flexion movements during jaw-opening/closing tasks. We recently reported that trigeminal nociceptive input by injection of hypertonic saline into the masseter muscle altered this integrated jaw–neck function during jaw-opening/closing tasks. Thus, in jaw-opening to a predefined position, the head–neck component increased during pain. Previous studies have indicated that muscle spindle stimulation by vibration of the masseter muscle may influence jaw movement amplitudes, but the possible effect on the integrated jaw–neck function is unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of masseter muscle vibration on jaw–head movements during a continuous jaw-opening/closing task to a target position. Sixteen healthy men performed two trials without vibration (Control) and two trials with bilateral masseter muscle vibration (Vibration). Movements of the mandible and the head were registered with a wireless three-dimensional optoelectronic recording system. Differences in jaw-opening and head movement amplitudes between Control and Vibration, as well as achievement of the predefined jaw-opening target position, were analysed with Wilcoxon’s matched pairs test. No significant group effects from vibration were found for jaw or head movement amplitudes, or in the achievement of the target jaw-opening position. A covariation between the jaw and head movement amplitudes was observed. The results imply a high stability for the jaw motor system in a target jaw-opening task and that this task was achieved with the head–neck and jaw working as an integrated system.

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Acknowledgments

The authors wish to thank Erling Englund for statistical advice. This study was supported by grants from the Department of Research and Development, Västernorrland County Council; Visare Norr, Northern County Councils; the Swedish Dental Society, and the Sigurd and Elsa Golje Memorial Foundation.

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  1. Department of Odontology, Clinical Oral Physiology, Umeå University, 90187, Umeå, Sweden

    B. Wiesinger, B. Häggman-Henrikson & A. Wänman

  2. Department of Research and Development, Västernorrland County Council, Sundsvall Hospital, 85186, Sundsvall, Sweden

    B. Wiesinger

  3. Department of Orofacial pain and Jaw function, Malmö University, 21118, Malmö, Sweden

    B. Häggman-Henrikson

  4. Department of Radiation Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Umeå University, 90185, Umeå, Sweden

    M. Lindkvist

  5. Department of Occupational and Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Gävle, 90712, Umeå, Sweden

    F. Hellström

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Wiesinger, B., Häggman-Henrikson, B., Wänman, A. et al. Jaw-opening accuracy is not affected by masseter muscle vibration in healthy men. Exp Brain Res 232, 3501–3508 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00221-014-4037-3

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