--- title: "Muscles and malocclusion: an everlasting relationship" description: In case of malocclusion, it is not always or only a matter of anatomy. 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Martina Palmieri](https://blog.teethan.com/author/ing-martina-palmieri) Mar 9, 2022 4:53:45 PM “Whenever there is a struggle between muscle and bone, bone yields” -  Dr. Tom Graber   In case of malocclusion,  the issue is not only of anatomical nature: indeed force vectors acting on the skeleton during crucial periods of facial growth, tooth eruption and dental alveolar development are not the only triggers.   The **Masseter and Temporalis Anterior muscles** play a crucial role too. Many are the **scientific studies** regarding the relationship between **masticatory muscles** and the structural configuration in Class I, Class II and Class III **malocclusions**.   All these scientific studies end up converging on a **common point**: the effects of muscular forces must not be neglected.         **👇 Download the complete article!👇**    ## Read On ### [Adjusting occlusal appliance by functional evaluation of muscle activity The desired outcomes of reversible therapy with occlusal appliances in temporomandibular disorder...](https://blog.teethan.com/adjusting-occlusal-appliance-by-functional-evaluation-of-muscle-activity?hsLang=en) ### [Management of TMD by means of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Alteration in the masticatory muscles, neck muscles and occlusion can be considered casual factors...](https://blog.teethan.com/management-of-tmd-by-means-of-osteopathic-manipulative-treatment?hsLang=en) ### [Surface electromyography of masticatory and neck muscles in patient with temporomandibular disorders and headache Background Headaches and temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are highly prevalent conditions that...](https://blog.teethan.com/surface-electromyography-of-masticatory-and-neck-muscles-in-patient-with-temporomandibular-disorders-and-headache?hsLang=en) [![Teethan logo](https://blog.teethan.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Teethan_post%20social.png?width=250&height=75&name=Teethan_post%20social.png "Teethan logo")](https://teethan.com/?lang=en) © 2022 Teethan S.p.A. 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