Evaluation of masseter muscles in relation to treatment with removable bite‐blocks in dolichofacial growing subjects: A prospective controlled study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2016.10.035
Abstract: Introduction: The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the effects of posterior bite‐blocks on masseter muscles and on facial growth in prepubertal dolichofacial subjects. Methods: The treatment group comprised 21 consecutive prepubertal dolichofacial… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; group; masseter muscle; treatment group ... See more keywords
Factors associated with masseter muscle quality assessed from ultrasonography in community-dwelling elderly individuals: A cross-sectional study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2019.02.003
Abstract: BACKGROUND Associations between masseter muscle thickness(MMT) and limb muscle thickness, and between grip strength and MMT, as well as tooth-loss, have been reported previously. The previous study also showed that masseter muscle mass could be… read more here.
Keywords: muscle; grip strength; masseter muscle; community dwelling ... See more keywords
The transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily V members 1 and 2, P2X purinoceptor 3 and calcitonin gene-related peptide in sensory neurons of the rat trigeminal ganglion, innervating the periosteum, masseter muscle and facial skin.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2018.08.012
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Distribution of the transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily V members 1 (TRPV1) and 2 (TRPV2), and P2X purinoceptor 3 (P2 × 3) was investigated in rat trigeminal ganglion neurons innervating the periosteum, masseter muscle and… read more here.
Keywords: periosteum; facial skin; muscle facial; masseter muscle ... See more keywords
Relationship between masseter muscle thickness and maxillofacial morphology in pre-orthodontic treatment patients.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ortho.2018.09.015
Abstract: This study investigated the relationship between masseter muscle thickness and cephalometric facial parameters in pre-orthodontic treatment patients. Participants were grouped according to their vertical facial patterns into low, normal, and high angle facial patterns using… read more here.
Keywords: relationship masseter; muscle thickness; masseter muscle; pre orthodontic ... See more keywords
Impact of geniohyoid and masseter muscle masses on dysphagia after salvage surgery and radiotherapy in head and neck cancer
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-82039-0
Abstract: This study aimed to determine whether geniohyoid and/or masseter muscle mass can predict the severity of dysphagia after salvage surgery for head and neck cancer. We conducted a retrospective cohort study of 45 male patients… read more here.
Keywords: muscle; salvage surgery; muscle masses; masseter muscle ... See more keywords
Bite force and electromyographic activity of the masseter muscle in children with hemifacial microsomia
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DOI: 10.1080/2000656x.2019.1626737
Abstract: Abstract Hemifacial microsomia (HFM) is a malformation characterized by asymmetric facial growth with mandibular and muscular involvement. There are no reports focused on the functional status of the masticatory system of patients with HFM. The… read more here.
Keywords: bite force; activity masseter; force; masseter muscle ... See more keywords
Masseter Muscle Volume Changes Evaluated by 3-Dimensional Computed Tomography After Repeated Botulinum Toxin A Injections in Patients With Square Facial Morphology
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DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000001705
Abstract: Introduction Botulinum neurotoxin A (BoNT-A) is a minimally invasive and technically straightforward treatment of masseter muscle (MM) volume reduction and facial contouring, but the literature on its long-term effect on MM volume remains unclear. Objective… read more here.
Keywords: muscle volume; volume changes; volume; facial morphology ... See more keywords
Mandibular Condyle Reconstruction With Fibula Free-Tissue Transfer: The Role of the Masseter Muscle
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DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000003998
Abstract: Background: Free fibula flap is an option for primary restoration after disarticulation mandibular resection, though literature on technique refinements is scarce. The authors hypothesized that inset of the masseter, the key mandibular elevator muscle, at… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; mandibular condyle; masseter muscle; masseter ... See more keywords
Microsurgical reconstruction of Stensen's duct using autologous vein graft and venous coupler after ablative head and neck surgery
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DOI: 10.1111/ans.16769
Abstract: The parotid gland is the largest of all the major salivary glands and it is entirely serous in secretion. The parotid duct, also known as Stensen’s duct, exits from the anterior portion of the gland… read more here.
Keywords: duct using; stensen duct; duct; masseter muscle ... See more keywords
Masseter muscle cross-sectional area and late implant failure: A case-control study.
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DOI: 10.1111/cid.13189
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Occlusal overload is considered to be one of the causes of late implant failure. However, it is unclear whether the magnitude of the patient's occlusal force is a risk factor for late implant failure.… read more here.
Keywords: masseter muscle; late implant; implant failure; failure ... See more keywords
Development of a simple method to measure masseter muscle mass.
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DOI: 10.1111/ger.12487
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To develop a simple method to estimate masseter muscle mass. BACKGROUND The masseter muscle is important for optimal oral function. A decrease in the masseter muscle mass may affect the oral and physical function… read more here.
Keywords: muscle mass; muscle; method; masseter muscle ... See more keywords