Publications by authors named "Minami Furukawa-Sainoki"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the connection between the activity of the masseter muscle (jaw muscle) during wakefulness and symptoms related to temporomandibular disorder (TMD), including psychosocial factors and pain-related disabilities.
- By analyzing data from 60 participants, researchers measured electromyography (EMG) bursts in the masseter muscle and documented TMD-related symptoms using a standardized assessment method.
- Results showed that participants with pain in their jaw muscles had more frequent and longer-lasting muscle contractions, indicating that those with TMD may engage in clenching behavior during the day, which is linked to higher scores of oral behaviors and pain levels.
Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease may be an important risk factor for awake bruxism. Additionally, it has been known that a psychological stress task affects masseter muscle activity, and autonomic nervous system (ANS) activity modulation induces masseter muscle activity.
Objectives: This study aimed to investigate whether task-induced stress and experimental oesophageal acid infusion increase masseter muscle activity and alter ANS activity, compared to rest task and oesophageal saline infusion, respectively.