Masseter muscle measurement performed by ultrasound: a systematic review.

The aim of this study was to systematically review the existing scientific literature and evidence about (a) the validation of masseter muscle ultrasonography for accurate assessment of muscle thickness and (b) the reproducibility of masseter muscle thickness measures. An electronic literature search was conducted using determined keywords on specific databases. Preliminary search revealed 298 articles listed in Medline, Scopus and Web of Science.

Influence of lateral cephalometric radiography in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning.

Objective: To evaluate the impact of additional lateral cephalometric radiography in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning.

Materials And Methods: Forty-three patients seeking orthodontic treatment, and for whom pretreatment diagnostic records were available, were randomly selected. Ten qualified orthodontists were involved in this study.