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Effects of chewing efforts on the sensory and pain thresholds in human facial skin: A pilot study [PDF]
, 2012 The aim of this study was to examine the effect of chewing efforts on sensory and pain thresholds of the orofacial skin of symptom-free subjects. Fourteen healthy volunteers were recruited. Using a stair-case method, the tactile detection threshold (TDT)
Komiyama, Osamu +5 more
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Chewing Beedis: A Case of Cross-Tobacco use in a Patient with Schizophrenia
Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 2012 While tobacco use occurs in many forms all over the world, there is little information on cross-tobacco use. Authors report an unusual case of tobacco use in the form of chewing beedies which are normally smoked (cross-tobacco use).
Govindappa Lakshmana +3 more
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Long-Term Mastication Changed Salivary Metabolomic Profiles
Metabolites, 2022 Saliva is an ideal biofluid for monitoring oral and systemic health. Repeated mastication is a typical physical stimulus that improves salivary flow and oral hygiene.
Yoji Saeki +8 more
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Masticatory performance and masticatory behavior in individuals with eating disorders: a pilot study
Frontiers in Oral HealthAimThe brief report aims to evaluate masticatory performance and components of chewing behavior in people with anorexia nervosa and compare it with a reference group of individuals with no history of eating disorders.Material and methodsEighteen women ...
Abhishek Kumar +5 more
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Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 2018 Motor cortex transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has been shown to enhance motor learning in healthy adults as well as various neurological conditions.
Meg Simione +2 more
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Eating problems among old home care clients
Clinical and Experimental Dental Research, 2022 Aims The purpose was to examine the prevalence and determinants of self‐reported eating problems in old home care clients, screened separately by a clinical nutritionist and a dental hygienist.
Annina Salmi +6 more
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Coordinated Architectural and Chemical Reinforcement in the Crushing Mandible of a Soldier Termite
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.The crushing mandible of a soldier termite withstands substantial biting loads despite lacking mineral. Its cuticle is partitioned: convex teeth pair hardness and zinc enrichment with aligned chitin fibers for contact durability, while stiffer concave regions between teeth carry bending loads.
Andrew Tran Nguyen +16 more
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Maternal Concerns Regarding Chewing Dysfunction in Children with Cerebral Palsy
, 2022 Aim:The aim of this study was to investigate the concerns of those mothers with children with cerebral palsy (CP) who were referred for a chewing evaluation, and the relationship between their chewing performance levels and the concerns of their mothers ...
Selen Serel Arslan +5 more
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Advanced Science, EarlyView.A fully soft, self‐reconfigurable gripper inspired by rapeseed flowers is monolithically 3D‐printed and electronics‐free, switching between diagonal and parallel finger arrangements. Establishing a self‐reconfigurable grasping paradigm, the gripper enables diverse manipulation tasks, including rotating bulbs, picking fruits, grasping cross‐scale ...
Qiping Xu +8 more
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The Evolution of Jaw Kinematic Analysis: From Early Observations to Latest Technologies
Applied SciencesThe analysis of jaw kinematics is a valued approach to study the complex process of mastication. This review aims to provide a historically structured overview of methods used in jaw kinematic analysis, outlining their progression from early techniques ...
Ana Wintergerst +2 more
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