Understanding Masticatory Function in Unilateral Crossbites [Hardcover]

Unilateral posterior crossbite is a problem often seen in orthodontic practice, and properly understanding chewing patterns will lead to the most effective treatment program. Drawing on their research and available literature, Drs. Piancino and Kyrkanides present a fascinating look at chewing cycles and their role in the functional treatment of unilateral posterior crossbite.

• Describes the physiology and pathology of chewing patterns and muscular activation in humans
• Explains chewing patterns and muscular coordination, and their influence on the growth and harmony of the stomatognathic system
• Clinical instruction for checking and correcting masticatory function and functional asymmetry in order to prevent the relapse of the malocclusion
• Clinical cases walk readers through the treatment of seven crossbites

Foreword vii

Preface viii

How to Use This Book x

Acknowledgments xi

Chapter 1 Introductory Explanation of Masticatory Function 1

1.1 Introduction 2

1.2 The study of masticatory function 6

1.3 The evolution of electrognathography and electromyography 10

1.4 From the 1980s to today 23

1.5 Ready to start 24

References 26

Chapter 2 Physiology of Mastication: The Chewing Pattern and Masticatory Function 28

2.1 Introduction 29

2.2 Features of masticatory function 29

2.3 Terminology 34

2.4 The chewing pattern 37

2.5 The chewing pattern as an indicator of masticatory function 43

References 58

Chapter 3 Physiology of Mastication: Neuromuscular Control of Masticatory FlF