Introducing the Myomonitor

By Dennis Nagata, D.D.S.

The J-4 Myomonitor is a muscle stimulating device to help relax muscles using electrical muscle stimulation. It is a hand held device that the patient controls and it is uses to treat the following:

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction and associated pain
To relieve symptoms associated with muscle spasm
To relax muscles and establish a physiologic biting position
To take bite registrations and impressions for dentures
To increase blood circulation
To maintain or increase mandibular range of motion

Ultimately, this instrument is used before a patient is placed on the computer to help relax the muscles. This gives us accurate measurements of muscle activity, which is registered on the computer. The ultimate goal is relaxed muscles and relaxed muscles are free from tension and pain and will function properly when chewing and speaking and smiling. Tense muscles can cause head; neck and back pain and this new technology may help relieve some of these symptoms. An orthotic or splint is constructed to fit over the teeth to help the muscles relax at the position as determined by the computer.


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