That acquired masseteric look.

ASDC J Dent Child

Section on Orthodontics, Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA.

Published: September 1996

There is a certain "look" that has become the ideal of attractiveness in our society. This appearance may be due to masseteric hypertrophy, which can have an extraordinary effect on facial form. A case is presented and discussed. The practitioner should be alert to investigate further when treating patients with this look. Thorough medical and dental histories are essential in establishing this diagnosis.

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