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01-09-2019 | Original Article

Ultrasonographic evaluation of masseter muscle thickness in patients with disk displacement with reduction

Author: Ahmet Taylan Çebi

Published in: Oral Radiology | Issue 3/2019

Abstract

Objectives

This study was performed to ultrasonographically assess the masseter muscle thicknesses of individuals with disk displacement with reduction.

Methods

The thickness of the masseter muscle in 100 patients (28 male, 72 female; average age 34 years) who presented with one-sided temporomandibular joint pain and a clicking sound and were diagnosed with disk displacement with reduction was measured in relaxation and at maximum contraction using ultrasonography.

Results

In the contracted position, the difference in the masseter muscle thickness between the healthy side and the side with disk displacement with reduction was statistically significant (p < 0.05). However, no statistically significant difference was found between the two sides in the relaxed position.

Conclusions

Obvious ultrasonographic changes of the masseter muscle were found in patients with temporomandibular disk displacement with reduction, and these changes might be related to unilateral chewing. Individuals with anterior disc displacement probably chew unilaterally because of pain and clicking.

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Title: Ultrasonographic evaluation of masseter muscle thickness in patients with disk displacement with reduction
Author: Ahmet Taylan Çebi
Publication date: 01-09-2019
Publisher: Springer Singapore
Published in: Oral Radiology / Issue 3/2019
Print ISSN: 0911-6028
Electronic ISSN: 1613-9674
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11282-018-0345-9

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Ultrasonographic evaluation of masseter muscle thickness in patients with disk displacement with reduction

Abstract

Objectives

Methods

Results

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Objectives

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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