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February 7, 2017Journal of Prosthodontic Research

Quantitative evaluation of masseter muscle stiffness in patients with temporomandibular disorders using shear wave elastography

Makiko Takashima Yoshiaki Arai Atsushi Kawamura Takafumi Hayashi Ritsuo Takagi

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Abstract

Shear wave elastography is useful to quantify masticatory muscle stiffness. Masseter muscle stiffness of females measured using shear wave elastography was about two-fold greater in group Ia and Ib than in the healthy control group.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69d9a55e7f18ff2fefa3c258 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpor.2017.01.003

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