Re: Sue's campaign of misinformation

Whamatus_B wrote:
> On Wed, 21 Dec 2005 14:17:37 -0800, "Tim Dixon" <timgdixon-no-spam@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> >
> >What is to understand Sue when you make statements like this:
> >
> >"Theory Only: I would venture to guess that the onset of pain
> >associated with TMJ disorder is due to "parafunctional overuse" of the
> >muscles that control mandibular function as Boyd describes. (As I
> >understand, this includes bruxism and grinding due to poor
> >parasympathetic tone, thus affecting muscle relaxation... an essential
> >component in normal chewing function)."
> >
> >
> >
> The Sympathetic and Parasympathetic nervous systems control
> involutary smooth musculature.
>
> Skeletal muscles are innervated by, you guessed it motor nerves.
>
> Sue's 'theory' not only nonsense, it's complete and utter bullsh*t.
> --
>
> Whamatus
> Take out the G'RBAGE
> wubbabubbazG@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Whamatus - Thank you! Now we are getting some discussion. Yes. This is
what I understood as well. I understood the masticatory muscles to be
controle dby motor nerves. That was why the discussion on DT was so
interesting.

The dentists on Dentaltown brought up automonic function and its
potential role in the parafunction associated with TMJ disorders.

As I mentioned, my theory is theory only, as I prefaced in the post. I
present theory, fully expecting to be challenged on that theory. Thank
you for your input. It helps me learn.

What causes involuntary bruxing and grinding at night? In your
opinion, what role does the autonomic nervous system play in this
parafunction, if any?

Thank you,
Sue
PS How would you describe the "chewing reflex?" What causes this
reflex? What causes reflex inhibition of the muscles that control
chewing..allowing for the jaw to drop? Thanks.

.

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