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Objective: This pilot study aimed to explore the association between masticatory type and hyoid bone position and to assess the clinical utility of the Functional Masticatory Angle of Planas (AFMP) in classifying masticatory patterns. Materials and Methods: A descriptive, observational, cross-sectional study was conducted with 18 patients. Right and left AFMPs were measured using standardized intraoral photographs, and hyoid bone position was assessed via panoramic radiographs, classified as either aligned or displaced. Measurements were repeated to assess intraobserver reliability. Results: In most cases, hyoid bone elevation occurred on the same side as the smaller AFMP, suggesting a possible adaptive response to unilateral masticatory dominance. High intraobserver agreement was confirmed for both AFMP and hyoid measurements. Conclusions: The findings suggest a potential relationship between functional masticatory asymmetry and hyoid bone position. 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