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Occlusal splint for sleep bruxism: an electromyographic associated to Helkimo Index evaluation

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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.

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We thank the State of Sao Paulo Research Support Foundation (local acronym FAPESP) for the support for this research.

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  1. Catholic University of Goiânia—UCG, Setor Universitário, Rua 227a 420, Goiânia, GO, Brazil, CEP 74.610-155

    Leonardo Lopes do Nascimento

  2. University of Vale do Paraíba—UNIVAP, Av. Shishima Hifumi 2911—Urbanova, São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil, CEP 12.244-000

    César Ferreira Amorim

  3. Biomedical Engineer Postgraduate Program, Sleep Disturbes Laboratory, Institute of Research and Development, IP and D University of Vale do Paraíba—UNIVAP, Av Shishima Hifumi 2911—Urbanova, São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil, CEP 12.244-000

    Lilian Chrystiane Giannasi

  4. Science of Rehabilitation Pós-Graduate Program, University Center Nove de Julho—UNINOVE, Av Francisco Matarazzo 612, Água Branca, São Paulo, Brazil, CEP 05.001-100

    Claudia Santos Oliveira & Luis Vicente Franco de Oliveira

  5. Hospital do Servidor, São Paulo, Brazil

    Sérgio Roberto Nacif

  6. Post-graduate course on Implant Dentistry, University of Vale do Paraíba, Av. Adhemar de Barros, 1567—Vila Adyana, São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil

    Alecsandro de Moura Silva

  7. Prosthetic Dentistry, ODONTOSALES, Rua Luis Barbosa, n 126—Urbanova, São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil

    Daniela Fernandes Figueira Nascimento

  8. Prosthetic Dentistry, University of Vale do Paraíba and University of Taubaté, Av. Adhemar de Barros, 1136/153—Vila Adyana, São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil

    Leonardo Marchini

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Nascimento, L.L.d., Amorim, C.F., Giannasi, L.C. et al. Occlusal splint for sleep bruxism: an electromyographic associated to Helkimo Index evaluation. Sleep Breath 12, 275–280 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11325-007-0152-8

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