Masseter Muscle Reduction Procedure With Radiofrequency Coagulation

Abstract

Masseteric hypertrophy accompanied frequently by clenching can cause tooth abrasion, tooth cracking, toothache, masticatory muscle pain, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain, and tension type headache. Botulinum toxin type A can be used for treating masseteric hypertrophy. Botulinum toxin procedure, although safe and simple, has a relatively short duration of effect and frequently requires re-treatment. To attain a less invasive and more permanent solution, a new masseteric reduction procedure was developed for treating masseter muscle hypertrophy.