Evaluation of internal echogenic pattern of masseter in subjects with myofascial pain/ myositis, oral submucous fibrosis, chewers, bruxers and healthy individuals- a preliminary ultrasonographic study

ABSTRACT

Statement of the Problem: The masseter is generally involved in myofascial pain, myositis, oral submucous fibrosis [OSMF], bruxism, and in subjects with habitual tobacco/arecanut chewing. In all the above conditions, changes in the internal echogenic pattern on ultrasonography of the muscle may be observed