TENS and Orthognathic Surgery

The Effect of Transcutaneous Stimulation (TENS) on the Recovery of Muscle Function After Orthognathic Surgery

All patients with skeletal deformity will undergo orthognathic surgery after orthodontic treatment. After surgery TENS electrodes( rubber electrodes with the same size 5.3×4.8 cm) will be Placed bilaterally on ant temporalis and bilaterally on superficial masseter muscle…Time : 30 min /3 times per week/ 6 weeks

Inclusion Criteria:

• Class II facial deformity
• absence of temporomandibular joint pain and preoperative opening mouth limitation
• normal cranial form
• presence of dentition
• Fit to GA

Exclusion Criteria:

• temporomandibular joint pain and preoperative opening mouth limitation;
• craniofacial anomalies and abnormal cranial form
• absence of facial trauma, mandibular condylar fracture