Russian Journal of DentistryRussian Journal of Dentistry1728-28022413-2934Eco-Vector3877610.17816/dent.38776Diagnostic possibilities in orthodontic patients with distal denture occlusion provided by electromyographyPopovS Aorthopetersburg@mac.comPopovS A-15042010142272921072020Copyright © 2010, Eco-Vector2010Having analyzed standardized parameters of masseter electromyography, the authors suggest that the functional condition of mastication muscles be evaluated at every stage of orthodontic treatment of adolescents with a distal occlusion. Analysis of the functional condition reflects jaw biomechanics.masseter electromyographydistal occlusionэлектромиография жевательных мышцдистальный прикус[Ferrario V. F., Sforza C. // Eur. J. Oral Sci. - 1996. - Vol. 104. - P. 511-517.][Ferrario V. F., Sforza C., Serrao G. // J. Oral Rehabil. - 1999. - Vol. 26. - P. 575-581.][Ferrario V. F., Sforza C., Serrao G. et al. // J. Craniomandibular Pract. - 1999. - Vol. 17. - P. 184-188.][Ferrario V. F., Sforza C., Colombo A., Ciusa V. // J. Oral Rehabil. - 2000. - Vol. 27. - P. 33-40.][Grabowski R., Kundt G., Stahl F. // J. Orofac. Orthop. - 2007. - Vol. 68, N 6. - P. 462-476.][Marques V. C., Anselmo-Lima W. T. // Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. - 2004. - Vol. 68, N 3. - P. 311-316.][Valera F. C., Trawitzki L. V. // Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. - 2006. - Vol. 70, N 2. - P. 221-225.]