Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 110, Issue 2, 201-202
Copyright © 1985 by American Dental Association
Tenomyositis of the masseter muscle: report of cases
MH Friedman
Inflammation occurring at the attachment of the masseter muscle to the zygomatic arch--tenomyositis--must be distinguished from the more common disorders occurring in the rest of the muscle. Anti-inflammatory treatment has been effective in the treatment of tenomyositis. The cases presented illustrate the effectiveness of this type of treatment.