ArticleJournal of oral & facial pain and headache2025
Evaluating the reliability of myotonometry for assessing masseter muscle hypertrophy in healthy subjects.
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- Masticatory Muscle Function in Growing Patients with Unilateral Posterior Crossbite: A Case-Control Study Combining Surface Electromyography and Myotonometry.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Handheld point-of-care ultrasound for chairside assessment of masseter muscle: a pilot study.Oral radiology · 2026Article
- Functional Effects of BoNT-A Application in Masseter Muscle in Patients with Symptoms of Bruxism.Toxins · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundMasseter muscle hypertrophy is characterized by either symmetrical or asymmetrical enlargement of the muscle, often associated with bruxism and other parafunctional habits. Traditional methods for assessing muscle hypertrophy, such as palpation and visual inspection, can be subjective and heavily dependent on the clinician's experience. In contrast, devices like MyotonPRO offer a standardized, objective and reproducible approach, enhancing the precision and reliability of clinical diagnostics. The primary aim of our study was to evaluate the intra- and inter-rater reliability of the MyotonPRO device in assessing the viscoelastic properties of the masseter muscle. Additionally, we sought to investigate the potential correlation between subjective assessments of masseter hypertrophy and objective measurements obtained through myotonometry.
methodsA clinical examination using muscle palpation was conducted to identify masseter hypertrophy, categorizing participants into Normal Muscle Volume (NMV) and Muscle Hypertrophy (MH) groups. The viscoelastic properties of their masseter muscles were then measured using MyotonPRO in both relaxed and maximal contraction states. Two experienced operators performed the myotonometry on the same day, with the first operator repeating the procedure 7 days later.
resultsAmong the 58 participants, 51.7% were female, with a mean age of 28.6 years. The inter-rater reliability of masseter muscle measurements using MyotonPRO ranged from moderate to excellent, both at rest and during contraction, while intra-rater reliability ranged from moderate to good. The MH group showed higher levels of tension and stiffness, along with reduced relaxation time and creep during contraction, compared to the NMV group. The only statistically significant difference in relaxation between the groups was observed in muscle elasticity.
conclusionsThe MyotonPRO device effectively detects statistically significant differences (
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