That acquired masseteric look.
There is a certain "look" that has become the ideal of attractiveness in our society. This appearance may be due to masseteric hypertrophy, which can have an extraordinary effect on facial form. A case is presented and discussed. The practitioner should be alert to investigate further when treating patients with this look. Thorough medical and dental histories are essential in establishing this diagnosis.
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Section on Orthodontics, Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
Kotkin
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D000293:Adolescent; D001504:Beauty; D002012:Bruxism / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D002508:Cephalometry; D006801:Humans; D006984:Hypertrophy; D008297:Male; D008406:Masseter Muscle / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012649:Self Concept; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology