THE IMPACT OF MASSETER MUSCLE DYSFUNCTION ON ORAL REHABILITATION: CHALLENGES AND TREATMENT STRATEGIES

• DOI: 10.62610/rjor.2024.2.16.56
• Publication Date: 2025-01-28T10:40:56Z
• Authors: Gabi Topor; Ana Magdalena Bratu; Iulian Catalin Bratu; Olimpia Dumitriu-...; Patru Radu Stanciu; Dragos Stanciu; Nicolae Sarbu; Mariana Ilie; Silvia Nica

Dysfunctions of the masseter muscles represent a significant challenge in field oral rehabilitation, negatively influencing success prosthetic, orthodontic, and surgical treatments. This review explores impact these dysfunctions on various aspects identifying main challenges providing effective treatment strategies. Initially, anatomy function are discussed, followed by an analysis common types dysfunction their causes. The then details complications encountered rehabilitation process due to dysfunctions, highlighting difficulties diagnosis planning. Various strategies presented, including conservative methods, drug interventions, options, emphasizing importance interdisciplinary approach. By case studies, practical applications outcomes proposed treatments illustrated. In conclusion, article emphasizes need for early adequate ensure long-term presence muscles.