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Long-lasting adverse effects of short-term stress during the suckling–mastication transition period on masticatory function and intraoral sensation in rats
Early-life stress affects brain development, eventually resulting in adverse behavioral and physical health consequences in adulthood. The present...
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Visualization of mandibular movement relative to the maxilla during mastication in mice: integration of kinematic analysis and reconstruction of a three-dimensional model of the maxillofacial structure
BackgroundMastication is one of the most fundamental functions for the conservation of human life. To clarify the pathogenetic mechanism of various...
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Wear behavior and abrasiveness of monolithic CAD/CAM ceramics after simulated mastication
ObjectivesTo evaluate the wear resistance and abrasiveness of monolithic CAD/CAM ceramics.
Materials and methodsRectangular-shaped specimens...
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Analysis of the stomatognathic system functions and mastication muscles in children affected by molar hypomineralization (MH): a cross-sectional study
PurposeTo analyze the functions of the stomatognathic system in children with or without molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH).
Methods ...
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Study of occlusal acoustic parameters in assessing masticatory performance
BackgroundPrevious masticatory studies have focused on a variety of measurements of foods and boluses or kinematic parameters and sound during...
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Biomechanics of Removable Partial Dentures
Biomechanics is the study of the structure and function of biological systems by means of mechanics. Functional mandibular movement is defined as all...
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Impact of clear aligner therapy on masticatory musculature and stomatognathic system: a systematic review conducted according to PRISMA guidelines and the Cochrane handbook for systematic reviews of interventions
BackgroundClear aligner therapy has gained popularity as a minimally invasive orthodontic treatment option. However, its impact on the masticatory...
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Masticatory muscle activity and oral health-related quality of life in patients wearing clear thermoplastic versus wrap-around retainers
AimTo evaluate the surface electromyography (sEMG) activity of the superficial masseter and anterior temporalis muscles at rest, during maximum...
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Evaluation of stress and strain on mandible caused using “All-on-Four” system from PEEK in hybrid prosthesis: finite-element analysis
Hybrid prostheses have recently been used as suitable treatment alternatives for edentulous individuals to restore the mastication mechanism. These...
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Lip and tongue strength associated with chewing patterns in aging population
BackgroundImproving chewing function of older adults increases the health-related quality of life. Few studies indicated the correlation between...
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Masticaticatory muscles characteristics in relation to adiposity and general muscular fitness: a population-based study
There is still considerable controversy surrounding the impact of mastication on obesity. The aim of this study was to identify the interplay between...
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Oral symptoms in dying nursing home patients. Results from the prospective REDIC study
BackgroundThe mouth is a central organ for communication and fluid intake, also for dying nursing home patients. This study describes the prevalence...
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Evaluation and comparison of oral function after resection of cancer of the upper gingiva in patients who underwent reconstruction surgery versus those treated with a prosthesis
BackgroundWe retrospectively analyzed the articulation, mastication, and swallowing function of patients who underwent reconstruction or used a...
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Association between oral hypofunction and general health: a systematic review
BackgroundOral hypofunction comprises 7 oral function conditions, including mastication, swallowing, pronouncing, oral hygiene, and oral dryness....
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The comprehensive on-demand 3D bio-printing for composite reconstruction of mandibular defects
BackgroundThe mandible is a functional bio-organ that supports facial structures and helps mastication and speaking. Large mandible defects,...
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Outcomes and influential factors in functional and dental rehabilitation following microvascular fibula flap reconstruction in the maxillomandibular region: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundThis systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the factors influencing and success rates of dental implants for functional and...
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Orofacial function and temporomandibular disorders in Parkinson’s Disease: a case-controlled study
BackgroundThe difficulties and challenges faced by people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in performing daily orofacial function are not systematically...
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Perceived general health in relation to oral health status in a rural Kenyan elderly population
BackgroundThis study aimed to determine the present oral health status of the rural Kenyan elderly population and to investigate whether oral health...
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Two-body wear of occlusal splint materials from subtractive computer-aided manufacturing and three-dimensional printing
ObjectivesTo investigate the two-body wear of occlusal splint materials fabricated from subtractive computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) compared to...
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Efficacy of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) in management of temporomandibular disorder (TMD)
PurposeThe aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) in management of temporomandibular disorder (TMD).
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