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The research paper titled "Shear Wave Elastography in Bruxism—Not Yet Ready for Clinical Routine" explores the feasibility of using ultrasound shear wave elastography (SWE) for the diagnosis and monitoring of bruxism, a condition characterized by teeth grinding and clenching that affects one-third of adults. The study included 10 patients with known bruxism and a control group of age- and gender-matched healthy adults. SWE measurements were taken of the left and right masseter muscles under three conditions: relaxed jaw, 50% of the subjective maximal bite force, and maximal jaw opening.
The study found that SWE could be a potential tool for the diagnosis and monitoring of bruxism. However, it also highlighted important limitations and necessary methodological considerations for future studies. The data analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), and non-parametrical testing with Mann–Whitney U test for the unpaired samples was applied. The results showed that SWE was significantly increased during relaxed jaw in the bruxism group compared to the controls. Conversely, for maximal mouth opening, the SWE was higher in the control group.
The limitations of the study included a small sample size, the use of only one SWE device, and only one muscle group was examined. Further research is needed to validate the findings and to explore the potential of SWE in the diagnosis and monitoring of bruxism. In conclusion, the paper provides useful insights and highlights the potential of SWE in the field of dentistry, contributing to ongoing efforts to enhance diagnostics and treatment options for bruxism.
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