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Early effect of Botox-A injection into the masseter muscle of rats: functional and histological evaluation [PDF]

Maxillofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery, 2015
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the change of food intake after different dosages of botulinum toxin A (BTX) injection in the animal model. Additionally, the dimensional and histological change at 14 days after BTX injection was also evaluated.
Young Min Moon, Young-Jun Kim, Min-Keun Kim, Seong-Gon Kim, H. Kweon, Tae-Woo Kim   +5 more
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Changes of masseter muscle after mandible distraction osteogenesis in patients with Hemifacial microsomia: a retrospective study [PDF]

Frontiers in Pediatrics
IntroductionMandible distraction osteogenesis (MDO) is widely used to reconstruct the mandible in patients with mild Hemifacial microsomia (HFM). However, the masseter's response to mandible distraction remains unclear.MethodsIn this study, we analyze ...
Wenqing Han, Byeong Seop Kim, Ziwei Zhang, Xiaojun Chen, Yingjie Yan, Li Lin, Yan Zhang, Gang Chai   +7 more
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Electromyographic biofeedback training for reducing muscle pain and tension on masseter and temporal muscles: A pilot study [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry, 2016
Background Due to the absence of agreement about an effective unified treatment for temporomandibular disorders, non-invasive therapies such as EMG-biofeedback generate a greater interest.
L. Criado, A. de la Fuente, M. Heredia, J. Montero, A. Albaladejo, J. Criado   +5 more
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Masseter Muscle

Definitions, 2019
R. Narayan
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Determination of masseter and temporal muscle thickness by ultrasound and muscle hardness by shear wave elastography in healthy adults as reference values.

Dento maxillo facial radiology, 2023
OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study is to prospectively investigate the reference values of masseter and temporal muscle thicknesses by ultrasonography and muscle hardness values by shear wave elastography in healthy adults.
Ayşe Nur Koruyucu, Firdevs Aşantoğrol
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Efficacy of botulinum toxin in masseter muscle hypertrophy for lower face contouring

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Masseter muscle hypertrophy (MMH) usually presents with cosmetic concerns as it may lead to widening of the lower face. Apart from the traditional surgical approaches, botulinum toxin type A (BTA) injection is a non‐invasive treatment option available ...
Nisha Kundu, R. Kothari, N. Shah, Sunmeet Sandhu, D. Tripathy, H. Galadari, M. Gold, M. Goldman, M. Kassir, H. Schepler, S. Grabbe, M. Goldust   +11 more
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The relationship of masseter muscle thickness with face morphology and parafunctional habits: AN ultrasound study.

Dento maxillo facial radiology, 2022
OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine the normal range of masseter muscle thickness by ultrasonographic measurement in individuals over 15 years of age, and to evaluate its relationship with age, gender, facial morphology, body mass index and ...
Nebiha Gözde İspir, Meryem Toraman
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Masseter muscle parameters can function as an alternative for skeletal muscle mass assessments on cross-sectional imaging at lumbar or cervical vertebral levels.

Quantitative Imaging in Medicine and Surgery, 2021
Background Patients with head and neck cancer are at increased risk of developing low skeletal muscle mass (SMM), which is associated with adverse treatment outcomes and prognosis.
H. V. van Heusden, N. Chargi, J. Dankbaar, E. Smid, R. de Bree   +4 more
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Evaluation of the tone and viscoelastic properties of the masseter muscle in the supine position, and its relation to age and gender.

Dental and Medical Problems, 2021
BACKGROUND The masseter muscle can be evaluated in various ways to examine its condition in healthy individuals or to identify pathological changes in the muscle.
Engin Ramazanoğlu, Begümhan Turhan, Serkan Usgu   +2 more
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Masseter muscle thickness and vertical cephalometric characteristics in children with Class II malocclusion

Clinical and Experimental Dental Research, 2022
Background Masseter muscle thickness and its relationship with vertical craniofacial morphology have been extensively studied in adults, but data on children are lacking. Objective To examine the association between masseter muscle thickness and vertical
Eirini Tentolouri, Gregory S. Antonarakis, Ioanna Georgiakaki, Stavros Kiliaridis   +3 more
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