Title: The Use of Electrognathography in Jaw Movement Research: A Literature Review
Abstract: AbstractThe measurement of mandibular movements is a complex task that can be simplified through the use of electrognathography (EGN), an examination that can be applied as an auxiliary method for the diagnosis or follow-up of the evolution of specific therapeutics applied to the stomatognathic system. The aim of the present study was to review the literature pertaining to the use of EGN as a method for monitoring jaw movements in the research and treatments related to the stomathognathic system. A literature review was made by searching for articles in PubMED, MEDLINE (1997-2010), MEDLINE (1966-1996), LILACS, Ovid, BBO and SciELO databases. In this systematic review, 373 articles were found, of these, 23 articles were selected. The study concluded that EGN can be used with advantages in varied clinical situations, although it is a technique still not widely applied. Additional informationNotes on contributorsPaulo Fernandes PinheiroDr. Paulo Fernandes Pinheiro, Júnior received his D.D.S. from the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB) in 1999 and a specialty degree in prosthetic dentistry from the Brazilian Association of Dentistry in 2002. He completed his postgraduate studies in prosthetics and implants from the Centro Odontológico de Estudos e Pesquisas (COESP) in 2007. Currently, Dr. Pinheiro is pursuing a Master's degree in pathology at the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE). From 2003-2005, he taught in the Prosthetic Clinic at the UFPB Department of Restorative Dentistry. Currently, he is a dentist at the Brazilian Army's "Hospital de Guarnição" in João Pessoa. He has professional experience in oral rehabilitation and temporomandibular dysfunction.Daniele Andrade da CunhaDr. Daniele Andrade da Cunha received an undergraduate degree in Speech Therapy from the Catholic University of Pernambuco in 2000, a Specialist degree in Orofacial Motricity in 2002 from the Conselho Federal de Fonoaudiologia, a Master's degree in 2005, and a Ph.D. degree in 2009 in nutrition from the Federal University of Pernambuco- UFPE. Dr. da Cunha coordinated the undergraduate program in Speech Therapy from 2006-2009 and the Specialist degree programs in Orofacial and Oral Motricity from 2007-2008 at the Faculdade Integrada do Recife. Currently, he is active in the following subjects: orofacial motricity, speech therapy, stomatognathic system, and oral respiration.Mário Genuíno Dourado FilhoDr. Mário Genuíno Dourado Filho received an M.D. degree from the Federal University of Pernambuco – UFPE in 2004 and a Specialist degree in Radiology and Image Diagnostics from the UFPE's "Hospital das Clínicas" in 2008. Currently, he is pursuing a Master's degree in Pathology at UFPE, as a member of the research group on Stomatognathic System Pathophysiology. Dr. Filho is a member of the Colégio Brazileiro de Radiologia – CBR (São Paulo). He is active in the following subjects: computerized tomography, magnectic nuclear resonance and ultrasonography. He has served on the staffs of the following Brazilian institutions: Hospital Esperança - HESP, Diagno-Hospital São Marcos - HSM, and the General Hospital of Mirueira - HGM.Ada Salvetti Cavalcanti CaldasDr. Ada Salvetti Cavalcanti Caldas received an undergraduate degree in Occupational Therapy from the Federal University of Pernambuco - UFPE in 2006 and a Specialist degree in Collective Health, Systems Management and Health Actions from the University of Pernambuco – UPE in 2009. She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Pathology at the Federal University of Pernambuco, as a member of the research group on Stomatognathic System Pathophysiology. Her professional experience is in the areas of physical therapy and occupational therapy, with an emphasis in neurology and gerontology. She is a staff member of the Centro de Atenção Psicossocial - CAPSAD.Thais Myriam Aragão MeloDr. Thais Myriam Aragão Melo received an undergraduate degree in Physical Therapy from the Faculdade Integrada do Recife – FIR in 2008 and a Specialist degree in Physical Therapy in the Neonatal and Pediatric ICU at Faculdade Redentor in Rio de Janeiro in 2010. Dr. Melo is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Pathology at the Federal University of Pernambuco – UFPE, as a member of the research group on Stomatognathic System Pathophysiology. Her professional experience is in the areas of physical therapy and occupational therapy, with an emphasis on neonatal and pediatric ICU.Hilton Justino da SilvaDr. Hilton Justino da Silva received an undergraduate degree in Speech Therapy from the Catholic University of Pernambuco – UNICAP in 1992, a Specialist degree in Orofacial Motricity from CEFAC/CFF in 1998, a Master's degree in Morphology in 2001, and a Ph.D. degree in Nutrition from the Federal University of Pernambuco – UFPE in 2006. Currently, Dr. da Silva is an associate professor in the Speech Therapy program at UFPE, in the area of Orofacial Motricity and a member of the Master's degree program in Pathology committee at UFPE. Her professional experience is in the area of Speech Pathology where she is especially active in the following subjects: orofacial motricity, voice, stomatognathic system and nutrition, and surface electromyography and biofeedback.
Publication Year: 2012
Publication Date: 2012-10-01
Language: en
Type: review
Indexed In: ['crossref', 'pubmed']
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