Gradation of the severity of hypertonicity of the masticatory muscles

Abstract

INTRODUCTION. For the correct diagnosis of hypertonicity of the chewing muscles, it is necessary to take into account the nature of pain, the restriction of opening the oral cavity and the data of additional research methods.AIM. The aim is to develop a gradation of the severity of hypertonicity of the masticatory muscles based on clinical parameters and data from additional research methods – myotonometry, ultrasound and electromyography.MATERIALS AND METHODS. 127 patients who sought dental care were examined, and the patients did not complain about the symptoms of myofascial pain syndrome. The diagnosis of masticatory muscle hypertonicity was verified in 90 people.RESULTS. When studying the results obtained, statistically significant differences were revealed, which made it possible to develop a gradation of the severity of the above pathology into mild, moderate and high (grade I, grade II and grade III).CONCLUSION. The application of the developed gradation will allow the dentist to develop a patient-oriented approach to the relief of muscle hypertension, depending on its severity, which, in turn, will improve the quality of life of this category of patients and reduce the cost of patients for muscle relaxant therapy.