[Elimination of discoordination of the masticatory muscles work in patients with muscular-articular dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint by using «elastocorrector» appliance].

The aim of the study was to analyze the effectiveness of elastocorrective therapy in the complex treatment of patients with musculo-articular dysfunction of TMJ. Patients (n=237) underwent a comprehensive examination, including: 1) analysis of control and diagnostic plaster models of the jaws; 2) clinical examination; 3) X-ray examination: panoramic X-ray and TRG in lateral projection, computed tomography (CT) of the temporomandibular joint or X-ray zonography of the temporomandibular joint, and magnetic resonance tomography (MRI) of the temporomandibular joint, 4) electromyography of the chewing muscles, 5) T-Scan occlusion computer analysis; 6) stabilometry. After clinical, X-ray examination and data analysis of functional research methods, an algorithm for diagnostic and therapeutic measures was developed. All patients were prescribed the use of elastocorrector: at night during sleep and during the day for 1.5-2 hours. As a result of the use of elastocorrector in patients with muscle-articular dysfunction of the TMJ the position of the mandible was normalized and the spatial ratio of TMJ elements was optimized, the masticatory muscles function and bioelectric activity was normalized and the overload of muscles of mastication during functional movements is eliminated. «Elastocorrector» appliance can be used in patients with TMJ musculo-articular dysfunction both for orthodontic treatment (to eliminate chewing muscle hypertonus, compression of intra-articular structures, premature occlusive contacts) and to prepare for further treatment (orthopedic, therapeutic, etc.).