The stomatognathic system has a complex functioning, because it comprises important and interdependent structures, and any change that occurs in one of its components will cause an imbalance in all interconnected systems such as nervous, circulatory and endocrine. Due to the high complexity and interaction with other systems, the complete and objective analysis of the stomatognathic system is essential, aiming to analyze the morphology and function of its structures. Thus, in the "Laboratory of Electromyography Prof. Dr. Mathias Vitti" we use only state-of-the-art equipment, such as surface electromyography, ultrasound, gnatodinamometry, T-Scan® and IOPI (Iowa Oral Pressure Instrument). Through surface electromyography, the action of muscles is recorded and monitored, assisting in the diagnosis of possible pathologies. Ultrasound examination is performed to assess muscle thickness (6.7) and gnatodinamometry is performed to assess the maximum bite force of a subject. These tests together help to detect the intrinsic relationship of bite force with muscle thickness, thus showing possible morphophysiological changes that can affect the stomatognathic system. T-Scan® is a system used for the investigation of dental occlusion, because it has a mechanism capable of analyzing the distribution of forces for each dental element or for each hemiarcade. For the evaluation of the tongue, lips and buccaneer muscles function, IOPI is used to determine the performance of these structures during breathing, chewing, swallowing and sucking. IOPI provides strength and overload measurements. In the "Laboratory of Electromyography Prof. Dr. Mathias Vitti" several studies have been carried out, both on the normal activities of the stomatognathic system as well as in the face of chronic degenerative diseases that can directly or indirectly affect this system.

Post-Doctoral Student, Department of Basic and Oral Biology, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry - FORP USP (2018 - current). PhD in Restorative Dentistry Endodontics from the School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto - FORP USP (2017). Master's degree in Pediatric Dentistry from the School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto - FORP USP (2012). Improvement in Restorative Dentistry by the Dental Association of Ribeirão Preto - AORP (2001). Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry, Bauru School of Dentistry - FOB USP (1999). Improvement in pediatric dentistry by the Faculty of Dentistry of Bauru - FOB USP (1997). Degree in Dentistry from the University of Ribeirão Preto - UNAERP(1994). Experience in dentistry, with emphasis on Pediatric Dentistry and Prevention, working mainly on the following topics: Evaluations of the stomatognathic system with surface electromyography, ultrasound, maximum molar bite force, IOPI, T-SCAN in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ataxia, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthrosis, parkinsonism, bruxism, osteoarthrosis, allergic rhinitis and analysis of the stomatognathic system of children with malocclusions and masticatory muscles of elderly individuals.