Evaluation of temporomandibular joint, masticatory muscle, and brain cortex activity in patients treated by removable functional appliances: a prospective fMRI study.
Dento maxillo facial radiology, cilt.48, sa.7, ss.20190216, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 48 Sayı: 7
- Basım Tarihi: 2019
- Doi Numarası: 10.1259/dmfr.20190216
- Dergi Adı: Dento maxillo facial radiology
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.20190216
- Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of functional orthodontic appliances on the masticatory muscles, temporomandibular joint (TMJ), and brain to determine whether using functional appliances full-time or only at night yields different results.