A review of surface electromyography applications for the jaw muscles characterization in rehabilitation and disorders diagnosis

Abstract

Surface electromyography (EMG) is valuable information instrumentation for understanding the electrical activity of muscles. The function and role of the maxillofacial components are critical in daily life and health. This review aims to investigate the position of EMG recorded in the maxillofacial region in diagnostic and rehabilitation studies. In this study, the primary focus is on how to use EMG of the maxillofacial in diagnostic and rehabilitation applications and finding the requirements, needs, challenges, and opportunities ahead. As a result, the study indicated that the maxillofacial EMG is the basis for solving a wide range of practical issues associated with diagnosing disorders and their treatment, and there is a need for standardization and communication between these two applications.

Keywords

• Electromyogram signal
• Jaw muscles
• Rehabilitation
• Diagnosis