High Myopia and Thickness of Extraocular and Masticatory Muscles-7T MRI, Preliminary Study. [PDF]
J Clin Med, 2023 (1) Background: Myopia is one of the most common refractive errors in the world. The aim of this study was to evaluate the transverse dimensions of selected masticatory muscles (temporalis muscle and masseter muscle) versus the transverse dimensions of ...
Zieliński G +5 more
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Clinical Trial to Assess Physiology and Activity of Masticatory Muscles of Complete Denture Wearer Following Vitamin D Intervention. [PDF]
Medicina (Kaunas), 2023 Background and Objectives: Little information is available on the role of Vitamin D as a micro-nutrient deficiency with masticatory muscle efficiency and its effect on the function of removable prosthesis.
Rathi S +9 more
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The Application of Manual Techniques in Masticatory Muscles Relaxation as Adjunctive Therapy in the Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders. [PDF]
Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2021 Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are primarily characterized by pain as well as disorders concerning the proper functioning of individual elements of the stomatognathic system (SS).
Urbański P, Trybulec B, Pihut M.
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Correction of Malocclusion by Botulinum Neurotoxin Injection into Masticatory Muscles [PDF]
Toxins, 2018 Botulinum toxin (BTX) is a neurotoxin, and its injection in masticatory muscles induces muscle weakness and paralysis. This paralytic effect of BTX induces growth retardation of the maxillofacial bones, changes in dental eruption and occlusion state, and
Hyun Seok, Seong‐Gon Kim
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Intramuscular Injections and Dry Needling within Masticatory Muscles in Management of Myofascial Pain. Systematic Review of Clinical Trials. [PDF]
Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2021 Background: Myofascial pain is an important cause of disability among the whole population, and it is a common symptom of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs).
Nowak Z +6 more
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Masticatory Muscles Activity in Sport Climbers. [PDF]
Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2020 Masticatory muscle activity during teeth clenching is associated with changes in many physiological parameters throughout the body. Clenching can improve muscle activity, force production, rate of force development, and joint fixation.
Ginszt M +4 more
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Ultrasound measurements of superficial and deep masticatory muscles in various postures: reliability and influencers. [PDF]
Sci Rep, 2020 Masticatory muscle thickness provides objective measurements of the oral motor function, which may change in patients with oral myofascial pain. In this study, we aimed to establish a reliable ultrasound (US) protocol for imaging the superficial and deep
Chang PH +4 more
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Three-dimensional architecture characteristics and diffusion properties of masticatory muscles assessed with diffusion tensor imaging and diffusion spectrum imaging: a pilot study of differences, reproducibility and sensitivity to microenvironment changes [PDF]
BMC Musculoskeletal DisordersBackground Diffusion spectral imaging (DSI) could overcome the inherent limitation of diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), but its outcomes in masticatory muscle fiber-tracking have not been well-established. Therefore, the objective of this prospective study
Xiang Lin +6 more
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Masticatory muscles pain and dysfunction [PDF]
Balkan Journal of Dental MedicineMasticatory muscles dysfunction is the most frequent damage to them that is encountered in everyday prosthetics. The most frequent type of muscle dysfunction can also be accompanied by limitation of the mobility of the mandible, and difficulty in chewing.
Qafmolla Alketa, Qafmolla Ruzhdie
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Wiadomosci lekarskie, 2019 OBJECTIVE Introduction: A stable state of musculoskeletal system is provided by harmony of occlusion, the anatomy of temporomandibular joints, and the activity of the masticatory muscles under the control of peripheral and central nervous system. Surface
L. V. Smaglyuk +1 more
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