OBJECTIVE: In humans, the vertical craniofacial dimensions vary significantly with the size
of the jaw muscles, which are regarded as important controlling factors of craniofacial …

The masseter muscle forms a cornerstone of anatomical facial reconstruction (FR) methods,
yet it is only scantily described in the FR literature. This is not ideal as defining components …

Objective To compare the differences in masticatory muscle volume and occlusal force
distribution between patients with sleep bruxism (SB) and healthy individuals. Methods The …

The lateral pterygoid muscle (LPM), a critical component of the masticatory muscles,
typically comprises upper (SLPM) and lower (ILPM) heads. However, it is essential to note …

Background The masseter muscle plays a key structural and functional role in the
stomatognathic system. Researchers' cumulative evidence has suggested that the variation …

Objectives: The aims of this study were to evaluate the visibility of the lateral pterygoid
muscle (LPM) in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) images obtained by MRI, using different …

Size measurements of jaw muscles reflect their force capabilities and correlate with facial
morphology. Using MRI, we examined the size and orientation of jaw muscles in patients …

The purpose of this study was to investigate the difference in the occlusal force between
deviated and non‐deviated sides of the mandible in adult patients with skeletal mandibular …

Background: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has not yet been established
systematically to detect structural muscular changes after facial nerve lesion. The purpose of …

Muscle cross-sectional area (CSA) is used as a measure for maximum muscle force. This
CSA is commonly determined at one location within the muscle and for one jaw position …