(1) The EMG silent periods (SP) produced in the open-close-clench cycle and jaw-jerk reflex were compared for duration before and after treatment with an occlusal bite splint.
(2) In modification of a method published by Schoenen et al., early (ES 1) and late (ES 2) exteroceptive suppression periods elicited by perioral electrical trigeminus-stimulation during teeth-clenching were recorded with surface electrodes over the temporalis muscles.
(3) Blood pressures were measured before, during, and after one minute of empth-mouth static (isometric) clenching in 41 normotensive (group A) and 22 hypertensive subjects (group C).
(4) The results suggest that canine-protected occlusions do not significantly alter muscle activity during mastication but significantly reduce muscle activity during parafunctional clenching.
(5) We conclude that thermography is useful as an additional diagnostic means in patients with head and face pain, and that the clenching test may increase the amount of information provided.
(6) Post-operative complications included clenching of teeth in 5 patients, vomiting in 2 and excessive salivation in 3.
(7) EMG analysis of the masticatory muscles during gum chewing were observed before and immediately after clenching, and during their recovery periods.
(8) Since they were instructed to clench in full habitual occlusion, transmission from the stimulated area to periodontal receptors of natural teeth is very probable.
(9) On the side where the center of gravity was shifted during clenching, the activities of the masseter, anterior temporal and posterior temporal muscles showed tendency to be higher than those of the opposite, and the durations of chewing cycle and opening phase showed tendency to be shorter.
(10) Evidence is presented for a component of masseter EMG which can be related to the acceleration of bite force during onset of a clench.
(11) A total of 33 of 34 patients with human bites and clenched-fist injuries and 33 of 39 patients with animal bites had aerobic or facultative bacteria isolated from their wounds.
(12) Experimental bruxism, audible, nonfunctional grinding or clenching of the teeth, was provoked in aggressive animals by drugs affecting central dopaminergic systems.
(13) He inhabits a variety of modes: the lecturer, the thinker, the math geek in a hoodie in front of a chalkboard of formulas, the leader with a lightly clenched fist to show decisiveness and determination.
(14) The electric activity of the masseter muscles was recorded when the subjects were doing pinching or grasping with the jaw in positions of rest, clenched, and clenched with gauze.
(15) If you're the sort of limp-wristed L'Oreal man who spends hours in the gym doing botty-clenching exercises, then you're going to love this.
(16) After wearing the P-type, the total EMG activity during clenching in the intercuspal position was decreased, then increased after removal.
(17) The different parameters were investigated by EMG during chewing, by EMG synchronized to an opening force dynamograph during static and dynamic conditions, and by EMG synchronized to videofluorography during the open-close-clench cycle.
(18) Moreover, in these patients the level of symmetry of action in pairs of muscles during maximal clenching was strong, and the splint did not change this level of symmetry.
(19) We describe four cases in which the patients had a clenched jaw and nasotracheal intubation was either contraindicated or several attempts had failed.
(20) Simultaneously the experimenter struck the yoke, clenched in the subject's teeth, with a rubber hammer.
Unclench
Definition:
(v. t.) Same as Unclinch.
Example Sentences:
(1) "As I said in my inauguration speech, if countries like Iran are willing to unclench their fist, they will find an extended hand from us," Obama said.
(2) The official recalled that in his first inaugural address in January 2009, Obama declared, in a phrase directly aimed at Tehran: "We will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist."
(3) Theatre used to be a collective unclenching; a cathartic party.
(4) Yet Obama's bid to open a dialogue with Iran – the so-called "unclenched fist" – may, conversely, be strengthened by these latest developments.
(5) I remember clenching and unclenching my hands a lot, and trying to focus on what was being said.
(6) Firstly, when you're listening, sit forward with arms open, hands on the table, and fists unclenched.
(7) It was up to South Korea, he added, "to unclench its fist first, so the leader of the weaker state can outstretch his hand".
(8) "As he has said many times, President Obama came to office willing to offer his hand to those who would unclench their fists.
(9) The official added: "What we are have seen here is a unclenching – hopefully – of that fist."
(10) The official recalled that in his first inaugural address in January 2009, Obama declared, in a phrase directly aimed at Tehran: “We will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.” The official added: “What we are have seen here is a unclenching – hopefully - of that fist.” 10.26pm BST Israel is in the loop , Reuters quotes a White House official as saying: The United States has communicated with the Israeli government about President Barack Obama's phone conversation with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani , a senior administration official said on Friday.