Archives of oral biology
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Archives of oral biology · Aug 2011
Comparative StudyMasseter muscle thickness three years after surgical correction of class III dentofacial deformity.
To analyse the effect of integrated orthodontic treatment, orthognathic surgery and orofacial myofunctional therapy on masseter muscle thickness in patients with class III dentofacial deformity three years after orthognathic surgery. ⋯ The proposed treatment resulted in improved masseter muscle thickness in patients with class III dentofacial deformity.