title: [Diagnosis and therapy of masseter hypertrophy].
abstract: The history, clinical signs and radiographic features of masseteric muscle hypertrophy are illustrated. Functional treatment is described based on the cause and pathogeny of the gnathic disorder. Malocclusion appears to be the most important aetiological factor.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005146:Facial Asymmetry / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006984:Hypertrophy; D008406:Masseter Muscle / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000473:pathology*
vernacular_title: Zur Diagnostik und Therapie der Masseterhypertrophie.