Masseter Muscle Size in Chronic Parotid Sialadenitis. [PDF]
Laryngoscope Investig OtolaryngolObjectiveThe relationship between masseter muscle thickness and parotid duct obstruction resulting in recurrent sialadenitis is not well defined. This study aims to evaluate masseter muscle size in patients with chronic sialadenitis of the parotid and ...
Ogden, M +7 more
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Masseter muscle thickness and vertical cephalometric characteristics in children with Class II malocclusion. [PDF]
, 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
Antonarakis, Gregory S +9 more
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The effect of masseter muscle mass on the rate of experimental tooth movement in rats. [PDF]
, 2022 BACKGROUND Previous clinical observational studies have suggested that orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) is related, at least partly, to the mass and/or capabilities of the masticatory muscles.
Hotokezaka, Yuka +19 more
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Masseter Muscle Thickness and Maxillofacial Morphology - A Pilot Study [PDF]
, 2009 The aim of this study was to investigate how the thickness of the masseter muscle relates to the maxillofacial morphology, including the thickness of alveolar process in the mandibular incisor region, and the thickness of the mandibular symphysis.
Meltem Çetin +2 more
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Jaw Bite Force to Predict Masseter Muscle Thickness and Swallowing Functions
, 2021 Objectives:The age-related changes in the masticatory muscles and teeth lead to large spectrum of problems from malnutrition to death in the elderly. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship among bite strength, chewing muscle thickness ...
Arık, Güneş +13 more
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Growth of the masseter muscle in rhesus monkeys ( Macaca mulatta ) [PDF]
, 1983 The growth of the masseter muscle in eight infant, juvenile, and adolescent female rhesus monkeys ( M. mulatta ) was examined over a 2.5 year period using serial radiographic cephalometric techniques with the aid of radiopaque muscle markers.
Carlson, David S., David S. Carlson
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Changes in Orbicularis Oris Superior and Masseter Muscle Activities After Upper Incisor Protrusion in Class II Division 2 Malocclusion: An Electromyographic Study [PDF]
, 2022 Objective:This prospective study aimed to evaluate the orbicularis oris superior and masseter muscle activity changes after upper incisor protrusion in CII/2 malocclusion.Methods:A total of 20 patients (mean age 10.29 ± 0.90 years) with CII/2 ...
Aksu, Müge +5 more
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Masseter muscle hypertrophy - case report [PDF]
, 2006 Masseter muscle hypertrophy is characterized by unilateral or bilateral enlargement of the masseter muscles affecting both males and females after puberty. Its etiology remains unknown.
Gonçalves, Marcelo +3 more
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Mаsseter muscle hypertrophy in dentistry
, 2018 Masseter hypertrophy (MH) is rare, asymptomatic condition with unexplained etiology. The main finding is unilateral or bilateral benign enlargement of masseter muscles, which results in a pronounced contour of the face and/or in the angle of the lower ...
Vasileva, Radostina; Medical University of Varna
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Anatomical Characteristics of the Masseter Muscle in Mandibular Prognathism
, 2021 Mandibular prognathism causes functional and esthetic problems. Therefore, many studies have been conducted to understand its etiology. Following our previous study, which revealed that the major characteristic of the mandible with prognathism is the ...
Ji Ho Yang +5 more
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