Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain

Korean Academy of Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine (대한안면통증구강내과학회)
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Coherence Analysis of Jaw and Neck Muscle Coordination during Chewing in Healthy Adults

  • Ho-Jun Song (Department of Dental Materials, Dental Science Research Institute, Chonnam National University School of Dentistry) ;
  • Sang-Ho Han (GnS International) ;
  • Ji-Yeon Kim (Department of Oral Medicine, Seoul Veterans Hospital) ;
  • Yeong-Gwan Im (Department of Oral Medicine, Dental Science Research Institute, Chonnam National University School of Dentistry)
  • Received : 2023.12.12
  • Accepted : 2023.12.17
  • Published : 2023.12.30
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Abstract

Purpose: Coordinated activity between the jaw and neck muscles is important in oral motor tasks such as chewing. This study examined coherence between the jaw and neck muscles during chewing in healthy adults. Methods: A total of 12 healthy adults underwent electromyography (EMG) of the jaw and neck muscles during right-sided chewing at a frequency of 1 Hz. Surface electrodes were placed over the temporalis (TA), masseter (MS), anterior digastric (DA), and sternocleidomastoid (SM) muscles on the right side. EMG signals were processed for coherence and phase analysis using advanced signal processing techniques. Results: The MS and TA muscle pair exhibited high synchronization when chewing (median coherence=0.992). Contrarily, the coherence values between the MS and DA, as well as the MS and SM muscle pairs, were relatively low (median coherence=0.848 and 0.957, respectively). Phase analysis revealed minimal temporal differences between the MS and TA muscle pair and the MS and SM muscle pair, whereas substantial phase shifts were observed between the MS and DA muscle pair. Conclusions: During chewing in healthy adults, the TA muscle works synergistically whereas the DA muscle antagonistically with the MS muscle, and the SM muscle supports the activity of the MS muscle. The observed synchrony and coordination provide insights into the intricate interplay among these muscles during oral motor tasks.

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Acknowledgement

This study was financially supported by the Chonnam National University (Grant number 2021-2506).

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