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Masticatory path pattern and masticatory performance while chewing gummy jelly
The purpose of this study was to clarify masticatory path pattern and masticatory performance during gummy jelly chewing. A total of 235 healthy...
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Very old age impacts masticatory performance: a study among sexagenarians to centenarians
ObjectiveThis cross-sectional pilot study evaluated the impact of age on masticatory performance among individuals aged 65 to 106 years, as part of...
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Evaluation of masticatory performance and patient satisfaction for conventional and 3D-printed implant overdentures: a randomized crossover study
BackgroundThis crossover clinical study aimed to evaluate and compare masticatory performance and patient satisfaction for patients rehabilitated...
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Relationships of physical constitution with occlusal force and masticatory performance in adults with natural dentition
This study aimed to clarify whether physical constitution affects masticatory function. A total of 251 healthy adults with completely natural...
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Craniosynostosis: orofacial and oral health perspectives with masticatory insights
BackgroundCraniosynostosis (CS), premature fusion of one or more cranial sutures, leads to abnormal skull development, impacting both facial...
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Masticatory performance in patients undergoing free fibula flap for mandible reconstruction
BackgroundTo explore the masticatory performance in patients undergoing an osteo(cutaneous) free fibula (OFF) flap for mandible reconstruction by a...
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Association of masticatory efficiency with deep carious lesions in children
PurposeMasticatory efficiency is defined as an individual ability to grind and pulverize food material, and can be influenced by many factors. This...
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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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Evaluation of the thickness of masticatory muscles in patients with chronic periodontitis by ultrasonography
ObjectivesPeriodontitis is one of the most common chronic inflammatory diseases. It causes changes in the biting abilities of individuals. However,...
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Sociomedical and oral factors affecting masticatory performance in an older population
ObjectivesTo assess the sociomedical and oral factors affecting masticatory performance in a community-dwelling older population.
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Factors associated with age-related changes in oral diadochokinesis and masticatory function in healthy old adults
BackgroundThis cross–sectional study aimed to identify factors associated with age-related changes in masticatory performance (MP) and oral...
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Correlation of masticatory muscle activity and occlusal function with craniofacial morphology: a prospective cohort study
ObjectivesMasticatory function, including masticatory muscle activity and occlusal function, can be affected by craniofacial morphology. This study...
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Association between occlusal features and masticatory function in Hong Kong preschool children: a survey with one-year longitudinal follow-up
BackgroundMastication is important for breaking down food, aiding swallowing and nutrients absorption, and is therefore fundamental to a child’s...
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Changes in masticatory performance during the retention period following 4-premolar extraction and non-extraction orthodontic treatment
ObjectivesTo evaluate changes in masticatory performance (MP) during the retention period after extraction and non-extraction treatment and compare...
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The impact of poor dental status and removable dental prosthesis quality on body composition, masticatory performance and oral health-related quality of life: a cross-sectional study in older adults
BackgroundTo determine the impact of dental status, types, and quality of dental prostheses on body composition, masticatory performance and oral...
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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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Predictors of the masticatory muscle activity during chewing in patients with myogenous temporomandibular disorder
ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to identify predictors of the masticatory muscle activity during chewing (MMA) of the masseter and temporalis...
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Evaluation of masticatory efficiency and OHRQoL in implant-retained overdenture with different numbers of implant in the edentulous mandible: a one-year follow-up prospective study
PurposeThe aim of this article is to evaluate to the masticatory function performance and Oral Health-related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) in...
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Relationship between skeletal bone mineral density and subjective masticatory difficulty
BackgroundMasticatory ability is an essential factor for sustaining quality of life and social and systemic well-being, particularly in elderly. This...
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Inter-measurement variation of masticatory performance test using gummy jelly
The purpose of this study was to clarify the inter-measurement variation of the masticatory performance test. Forty healthy adults were divided into...