Does Systemic Arterial Hypertension Change the Function of the Stomatognathic System?

The aim of this study was to evaluate the stomatognathic system individuals with controlled systemic hypertension through comparison a disease-free control group. Seventy (44 female and 26 male) were divided into two groups: (n=35) (n=35). evaluated on basis masticatory cycle efficiency value ensemble-averaged integrated linear envelope electromyographic signal masseter temporalis muscles in habitual (peanuts raisins) non-habitual chewing (Parafilm M); molar bite force (right left) ultrasound images from bilateral temporal at rest maximum voluntary contraction. data obtained tabulated submitted statistical analysis (p<0.05). There significant difference between groups M) reduced muscle activity Muscle thickness occurred contraction muscles. no force. present findings indicate that promotes functional changes system, especially respect its thickness.