An Assessment of the Sensory Function in the Maxillofacial Region: A Dual-Case Pilot Study
Trigeminal somatosensory-evoked potentials (TSEPs) provide valuable insight into neural responses to oral stimuli. This study investigates TSEP recording methods and their impact on interpreting results in clinical settings to improve the development process of neurostimulation-based therapies. The...
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| description | Trigeminal somatosensory-evoked potentials (TSEPs) provide valuable insight into neural responses to oral stimuli. This study investigates TSEP recording methods and their impact on interpreting results in clinical settings to improve the development process of neurostimulation-based therapies. The experiments and results presented here aim at identifying appropriate stimulation characteristics to design an active dental prosthesis capable of contributing to restoring the lost neurosensitive connection between the teeth and the brain. Two methods of TSEP acquisition, traditional and occluded, were used, each conducted by a different volunteer. Traditional TSEP acquisition involves stimulation at different sites with varying parameters to achieve a control base. In contrast, occluded TSEPs examine responses acquired under low- and high-force bite conditions to assess the influence of periodontal mechanoreceptors and muscle activation on measurements. Traditional TSEPs demonstrated methodological feasibility with satisfactory results despite a limited subject pool. However, occluded TSEPs presented challenges in interpreting results, with responses deviating from expected norms, particularly under high force conditions, due to the simultaneous occurrence of stimulation and dental occlusion. While traditional TSEPs highlight methodological feasibility, the occluded approach highlights complexities in outcome interpretation and urges caution in clinical application. Previously unreported results were achieved, which underscores the importance of conducting further research with larger sample sizes and refined protocols in order to strengthen the reliability and validity of TSEP assessments. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-fac6991bafcc46e6b2c33602864e46402025-08-20T03:11:20ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202025-05-012511335510.3390/s25113355An Assessment of the Sensory Function in the Maxillofacial Region: A Dual-Case Pilot StudyJoão Maia Aguiar0José Machado da Silva1Carlos Fonseca2Jorge Marinho3INESC TEC—INESC Technology and Science, 4200-465 Porto, PortugalINESC TEC—INESC Technology and Science, 4200-465 Porto, PortugalFaculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto, 4200-465 Porto, PortugalInstituto Português de Oncologia do Porto FG, EPE (IPO-Porto), 4200-072 Porto, PortugalTrigeminal somatosensory-evoked potentials (TSEPs) provide valuable insight into neural responses to oral stimuli. This study investigates TSEP recording methods and their impact on interpreting results in clinical settings to improve the development process of neurostimulation-based therapies. The experiments and results presented here aim at identifying appropriate stimulation characteristics to design an active dental prosthesis capable of contributing to restoring the lost neurosensitive connection between the teeth and the brain. Two methods of TSEP acquisition, traditional and occluded, were used, each conducted by a different volunteer. Traditional TSEP acquisition involves stimulation at different sites with varying parameters to achieve a control base. In contrast, occluded TSEPs examine responses acquired under low- and high-force bite conditions to assess the influence of periodontal mechanoreceptors and muscle activation on measurements. Traditional TSEPs demonstrated methodological feasibility with satisfactory results despite a limited subject pool. However, occluded TSEPs presented challenges in interpreting results, with responses deviating from expected norms, particularly under high force conditions, due to the simultaneous occurrence of stimulation and dental occlusion. While traditional TSEPs highlight methodological feasibility, the occluded approach highlights complexities in outcome interpretation and urges caution in clinical application. Previously unreported results were achieved, which underscores the importance of conducting further research with larger sample sizes and refined protocols in order to strengthen the reliability and validity of TSEP assessments.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/25/11/3355trigeminal somatosensory-evoked potentialsdental implantselectroencephalographydental proprioceptionneurostimulationpilot project |
| spellingShingle | João Maia Aguiar José Machado da Silva Carlos Fonseca Jorge Marinho An Assessment of the Sensory Function in the Maxillofacial Region: A Dual-Case Pilot Study Sensors trigeminal somatosensory-evoked potentials dental implants electroencephalography dental proprioception neurostimulation pilot project |
| title | An Assessment of the Sensory Function in the Maxillofacial Region: A Dual-Case Pilot Study |
| title_full | An Assessment of the Sensory Function in the Maxillofacial Region: A Dual-Case Pilot Study |
| title_fullStr | An Assessment of the Sensory Function in the Maxillofacial Region: A Dual-Case Pilot Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | An Assessment of the Sensory Function in the Maxillofacial Region: A Dual-Case Pilot Study |
| title_short | An Assessment of the Sensory Function in the Maxillofacial Region: A Dual-Case Pilot Study |
| title_sort | assessment of the sensory function in the maxillofacial region a dual case pilot study |
| topic | trigeminal somatosensory-evoked potentials dental implants electroencephalography dental proprioception neurostimulation pilot project |
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