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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Modulation of masseteric reflexes by simulated mastication |
Author: | Naser-ud-Din, Shazia Sowman, Paul Fredrick Dang, Hung Quoc Turker, Kemal Sitki |
Citation: | Journal of Dental Research, 2010; 89(1):61-65 |
Publisher: | International and American Associations for Dental Research |
Issue Date: | 2010 |
ISSN: | 0022-0345 |
School/Discipline: | School of Molecular and Biomedical Science |
Statement of Responsibility: | S. Naser-ud-Din, P.F. Sowman, H. Dang, and K.S. Türker |
Abstract: | It is well-known that limb muscle reflexes are modulated during human movements. However, little is known about the existence of equivalent masticatory muscle reflex modulation. We hypothesized that masticatory reflexes would be modulated during chewing so that smooth masticatory movements occur. To examine this hypothesis, we studied the modulation of inhibitory reflexes evoked by periodontal mechanoreceptor activation and of excitatory reflexes evoked by muscle spindle activation during simulated mastication. In 28 participants, 1- and 2-N mechanical taps were delivered to the incisor. Reflex responses to these taps were examined in the average masseteric electromyogram. To differentiate between periodontal mechanoreceptor- and musclespindle- mediated reflex components, we performed experiments prior to, and in the presence of, periodontal anesthesia. Both periodontal mechanoreceptor and muscle spindle reflexes were reduced during simulated masticatory movements. |
Keywords: | periodontal mechanoreceptors; masseter; reflexes; muscle spindles; electromyography |
Rights: | Copyright © 2010 by International & American Associations for Dental Research |
DOI: | 10.1177/0022034509352842 |
Appears in Collections: | Molecular and Biomedical Science publications |
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