• Media type: E-Article
  • Title: Electromyographic Analysis of the "Buccinator Mechanism" in Human Beings
  • Contributor: Perkins, Ronald E.; Blanton, Patricia L.; Biggs, Norman L.
  • Published: SAGE Publications, 1977
  • Published in: Journal of Dental Research, 56 (1977) 7, Seite 783-794
  • Language: English
  • DOI: 10.1177/00220345770560071301
  • ISSN: 0022-0345; 1544-0591
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  • Description: Electromyography of the muscles of the "buccinator mechanism" was undertaken, utilizing indwelling fine-wire electrodes. Electromyograms were made of 14 subjects with normal occlusion during various oral activities. Several activities elicited simultaneous contraction of all muscles. Simultaneous activity represents a potential restraining force of this muscular band on the dentition.