Publications by authors named "Courtney Male"
Exp Brain Res
November 2004
Article Synopsis
- The study used surface electromyography to examine reflex activity in the jaw muscles (masseter and anterior temporalis) after stimulating the first right upper molar tooth.
- Three reflex events were identified: early excitation, inhibition, and late excitation, with excitation being the predominant response, differing from previous studies on incisor teeth.
- Local anesthetic applied around the tooth showed that the reflexes were not primarily mediated by periodontal tissues, and factors like muscle activity levels and individual subject differences significantly influenced the reflex responses.
