Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Saki Mikami"
- Saki Mikami's research primarily focuses on the assessment and understanding of bruxism, encompassing both sleep and awake bruxism, through the use of innovative wearable electromyographic (EMG) devices that allow for continuous monitoring of masseter muscle activity in various settings and conditions.
- Recent studies have highlighted significant differences in muscle activity patterns between individuals who are aware and unaware of their bruxism, providing insights into the underlying mechanisms of this condition and informing potential clinical assessments and interventions.
- Mikami's work also explores the validity of clinical diagnostic criteria for bruxism, aiming to establish more effective methodologies for diagnosis and understanding the relationship between muscle activity, malocclusion, and temporomandibular joint diseases, thereby contributing to improved clinical outcomes in dental and sleep medicine.
