Evaluation of Masseter Muscle Hypertrophy in Oral Submucous Fibrosis Patients -An Ultrasonographic Study
Background: Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a chronic insidious disease of the oral mucosa, commonly seen in South East Asia. It occurs mainly due to the habit of quid or gutkha chewing. There is a clear dose dependent relationship between gutkha chewing and development of OSMF, also due to c...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2014-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/4857/8892_CE(Ra)_F(Sh)_PF1(SNAK)_PFA(Sh)_PF2(PAG).pdf |
| Summary: | Background: Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a chronic
insidious disease of the oral mucosa, commonly seen in
South East Asia. It occurs mainly due to the habit of quid or
gutkha chewing. There is a clear dose dependent relationship
between gutkha chewing and development of OSMF, also due
to continuous chewing for larger intervals of time unnecessary
forces are exerted on the muscles mainly the masseter muscle.
So, the present study was done to evaluate the thickness of
masseter muscle in OSMF patients and to compare it with
normal patients.
Materials and Methods: The present study involved 50
subjects, 25 OSMF patients and 25 normal individuals. The
thickness of masseter muscle was evaluated by ultrasonography
(5-11mHz).
Results: There is a positive association between masseter muscle
hypertrophy and OSMF (p-value 0.001). Thickness of masseter
muscle was found to be more in OSMF patients as compared
to control group and also thickness is more during contraction
as compared to relaxation in both OSMF patients and normal
individuals. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |