Tooth decay shrinks jaw muscles, ultrasound reveals
Knowledge-focused
Ongoing
This study looks at how an infected tooth (acute apical periodontitis) changes the jaw muscle (masseter) in 60 healthy adults. Using ultrasound, researchers measure muscle thickness and stiffness before and after treatment. The goal is to understand muscle changes, not to test a …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Harran University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:01 UTC