| Title |
A Modelling of Normal and Abnormal EMG Silent Period Generation of Masseter Muscle |
| Authors |
김태훈(Kim Tae-Hoon) ; 전창익(Jeon Chang-Ik) ; 이상훈(Lee Sang-Hoon) |
| Keywords |
silent period(SP) ; masseter muscle ; TMJ ; nerve system ; EMG ; modeling |
| Abstract |
This paper proposes a model of SP(silent period) generation in masseter muscle by means of computer simulation. The model is based on the anatomical and physiological properties of trigeminal nervous system. In determining the SP generation pathway, evoked SPs of masseter muscle after mechanical stimulation to the chin are divided into normal and abnormal group. Normal SP is produced by the activation of mechanoreceptors in periodontal ligament. The activation of nociceptors contributes to the latter part of normal SP, abnormal extended SP is produced. As a result, the EMG signal generated by a proposed SP generation model is similar to both real EMG signal including normal SP and abnormal extended SP with TMJ patients. The result of this study have shown differences of SP generation mechanism between subjects both with and without TMJ dysfunction. |