Shear wave elastography of temporomandibular joint disc and masseter muscle stiffness in healthy children and adolescents: a preliminary study

ConclusionThe stiffness of the TMJ disc was significantly lower in the posterior part than in the anterior or middle parts. The mean stiffness was significantly higher in the open mouth than in the closed mouth position. Neither elasticity nor velocity were associated with age, height, weight, or BMI.
Source: Oral Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research