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Evaluation of diffusion parameters and T2 values of the masseter muscle during jaw opening, clenching, and rest.
Acta Radiol
February 2012
Section of Image Diagnosis, Department of Diagnostics and General Care, Fukuoka Dental College, Japan.
Background: Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) and diffusion-tensor imaging (DTI) can be used to evaluate changes that accompany skeletal muscle contraction.
Purpose: To investigate whether jaw opening or closure affect the diffusion parameters of the masseter muscles (MMs).
Material And Methods: Eleven healthy volunteers were evaluated.
Evaluation of T2 values and apparent diffusion coefficient of the masseter muscle by clenching.
Dentomaxillofac Radiol
January 2011
Section of Image Diagnosis, Department of Diagnostics and General Care, Fukuoka Dental College, Tamura 2-15-1, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka 814-0193, Japan.
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in T2 values and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) in the masseter muscle by clenching in healthy volunteers.
Methods: 37 volunteers were enrolled in the study. We measured bite force using pressure-sensitive paper and a T2 map.