About Myotronics

Leaders in the field of Neuromuscular Dentistry for over 40 years

Myotronics was founded as a result of the decades long work of the late Dr. Bernard Jankelson, a noted prosthodontist. Early in his practice, Dr. Jankelson recognized that purely mechanical concepts he had learned in his dental training sometimes worked, but often did not. He began a study of the muscular and physiological aspects of the orofacial area and their impact on occlusion, mandibular function and patient health. First at the biomedical engineering department of the University of Washington and then with the aid of an electrical engineer employed in his private practice, he developed modern instrumentation for evaluation and documentation of occlusal parameters not possible with mechanical articulators and clutches.

J1 Myomonitor - 1964

His first device, built in 1964, was a low frequency electrical muscle stimulator used to relax the facial and masticatory muscles through gentle, repetitive stimulation via the neural pathways. As a visiting lecturer at a number of universities in the U.S. and abroad, he shared his newfound technology with colleagues. Never intending to start a manufacturing company, he did so as a result of demand for the product by other dentists.

Together with his son Dr. Robert Jankelson, who joined him in his practice, he continued development of other modalities and in the early 1970's built a unique and innovative instrument to electronically track and record the position of a fixed incisal point on the mandible in three dimensions, both at rest and in function. It was given the name Mandibular Kinesiograph, or MKG. The early models, using then state of the art electronics, were bulky and expensive.     

K1 - 1971

The first commercial model was introduced in 1975. It predated personal computers and was virtually a home-made computer attached to an oscilloscope. Current models reflect state of the art computer technology. They are fast, compact, economical and user friendly.                         

K2 - 1974

K3 - 1975

K3-A - 1975

K4 - 1976

Further research and development resulted in the introduction of the first commercial dental electromyography device in 1981. These technologies  were enhanced with the advent of the personal computer in the early 1980's. Dr. Bernard Jankelson was actively involved  in the company until his death in 1987. His son then carried his work forward as Myotronics developed TM joint sound detection (sonography) in 1989. Myotronics has made the equipment increasingly user friendly and helpful by continually upgrading the hardware and sof  tware to take advantage of the huge improvements in personal computer technology.

Aside from his brilliance in the "art" of prosthodontics, Dr. Bernard Jankelson is remembered for many other innovative designs and developments in such things as articulators, bite registration materials, and "toothsetters" for dentures. The neuromuscular concept of occlusion which is based on objective physiological measurement is based on his work as is "coronoplasty", a highly refined and scientific form of equilibration.

Dr. Robert Jankelson remains active in the company today, doing product development, teaching and writing. He is perhaps the world's pre-eminent authority on the clinical application of these principles and has authored a major textbook on the subject, written scientific articles, and lectured extensively at universities and other venues around the world.

Myotronics prides itself in the quality and after-sale support of our products. Myotronics products are utilized in clinical practices and in research settings in dozens of countries throughout the world. The products are used prominently in research projects in many international universities. Accredited continuing education programs are co-sponsored by Myotronics in both the U.S. and Internationally. Check out our Learning Center for more information on courses available in Neuromuscular Dentistry.

Quality Policy

Myotronics-Noromed, Inc. is committed to manufacturing quality products, backed by strong service support, that satisfy customer requirements.  Products are designed and manufactured to meet current legal and regulatory standards.  To insure a high level of customer satisfaction, the Company maintains a quality system designed to actively monitor and continually improve its products, services and the quality system itself.