Tooth infection shrinks jaw muscle, ultrasound reveals
NCT ID NCT06734559
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at how an acute tooth infection (apical periodontitis) affects the masseter muscle, a key jaw muscle used for chewing. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure muscle thickness and stiffness before and after dental treatment with calcium hydroxide. The goal is to see if treating the infection helps restore muscle size and function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help dentists better understand and treat muscle changes caused by tooth infections.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 60 participants. It does not test a new treatment, so results may not change current care.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Harran University
Sanliurfa, Haliliye, 63300, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Nezif Çelik
Karaköprü, Şanlıurfa, 63300, Turkey (Türkiye)
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