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Oral Radiology
Published in: Oral Radiology 4/2023

22-05-2023 | Bruxism | Original Article

Evaluation of the thickness and internal structure of the masseter muscle with ultrasonography in female bruxism patients

Authors: Zeynep Betül Arslan, Füsun Yaşar

Published in: Oral Radiology | Issue 4/2023

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Abstract

Objectives

The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences in the thickness and internal structure of the masseter muscle in individuals with and without bruxism by ultrasonography.

Materials and Methods

A total of 60 female patients with and without bruxism whose ages were ranging between 20 and 35 were included in the study. The masseter muscle thickness was measured during rest and maximum bite position. Ultrasonographic internal structure of the masseter muscle is classified according to the visibility of echogenic bands. In addition, the echogenic internal structure of the masseter muscle was evaluated with quantitative muscle ultrasound.

Results

The masseter muscle thickness was significantly higher in both positions in patients with bruxism (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference between two groups in the evaluation of echogenicity (p > 0.05).

Conclusions

Ultrasonography is a useful and important diagnostic method for evaluating masseter muscle without using radiation.
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Metadata
Title
Evaluation of the thickness and internal structure of the masseter muscle with ultrasonography in female bruxism patients
Authors
Zeynep Betül Arslan
Füsun Yaşar
Publication date
22-05-2023
Publisher
Springer Nature Singapore
Keyword
Bruxism
Published in
Oral Radiology / Issue 4/2023
Print ISSN: 0911-6028
Electronic ISSN: 1613-9674
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11282-023-00688-5

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