Clinical and Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Masticatory Muscles in Young Subjects with and Without Bruxism

Eren H., BAĞIŞ N., Biyikoglu B.

MEANDROS MEDICAL AND DENTAL JOURNAL, vol.22, no.1, pp.38-46, 2021 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 22 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.4274/meandros.galenos.2021.29291
  • Journal Name: MEANDROS MEDICAL AND DENTAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.38-46
  • Keywords: Bruxism, stress, ultrasonography, BITE FORCE, TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS, REPORTED BRUXISM, SLEEP BRUXISM, MASSETER, MORPHOLOGY
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the stress levels and alterations in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and masticatory muscle thickness determined by ultrasonography (USG) in young individuals with and without bruxism.