Abstract Introduction Botulinum toxin‐A (BTX) is a potent neurotoxin that is emerging in the
scope of dental practice for its ability to temporarily paralyse musculature and reduce …

The injection of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT/A) in the masticatory muscles, to cause its
temporary paralysis, is a widely used intervention for clinical disorders such as …

Type H vessel is a specific vessel subtype that is strongly positive for CD31 and endomucin
(CD31hiEmcnhi). It has already been identified that it can tightly regulate the coupling of …

The masticatory system is a complex and highly organized group of structures, including
craniofacial bones (maxillae and mandible), muscles, teeth, joints, and neurovascular …

BACKGROUND Cultural ideals for a slimmer face have led to an upsurge in interest in facial
contouring among East Asians. Although surgical resection has traditionally been the main …

Background Masseter muscle function influences mandibular bone homeostasis. As
previously reported, bone resorption markers increased in the mouse mandibular condyle …

Background Masseter muscle paralysis induced by botulinum toxin type A (BoNTA) evokes
subchondral bone loss in mandibular heads of adult rats and growing mice after 4 weeks …

This study queried the role of type V collagen in the post-natal growth of temporomandibular
joint (TMJ) condylar cartilage, a hybrid tissue with a fibrocartilage layer covering a …

Objective. The masticatory muscles are the most important contributor to bite force, and the
temporomandibular joint (TMJ) receives direct occlusal loading. The present study aimed to …

Objective To validate the feasibility of ultrasound in assessing the curative effect of
botulinum toxin type A (BTXA) in treating hypertrophic scar (HS). Methods Eight healthy New …