The effect of gum chewing on xerostomia and salivary flow rate in elderly and medically compromised subjects: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
BMC Oral Health, 2023 Background Xerostomia negatively affects quality of life. Symptoms include oral dryness; thirst; difficulty speaking, chewing, and swallowing food; oral discomfort; mouth soft tissue soreness and infections; and rampant tooth decay. The objective of this
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Improvements in Maximum Bite Force with Gum-Chewing Training in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial [PDF]
J Clin Med, 2023 No specific methods have been officially proposed for the prevention and improvement of oral hypofunction. Therefore, in this randomized controlled trial, we aimed to develop a gum-chewing training program and determine its effects in older adults.
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Flavour-enhanced cortisol release during gum chewing. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2017 There is some evidence to suggest that chewing gum reduces chronic stress. However, it remains controversial how the taste and odour properties of chewing gum influence stress.
Yoko Hasegawa +3 more
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Gum Chewing and Coffee Consumption but not Caffeine Intake Improve Bowel Function after Gastrointestinal Surgery: a Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis [PDF]
J Gastrointest Surg, 2023 Postoperative ileus is common after gastrointestinal surgery. This network meta-analysis aimed to compare the effectiveness of gum chewing and coffee and caffeine intake on ileus-related outcomes.
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Effect of gum-chewing exercise on maintaining and improving oral function in older adults: A pilot randomized controlled trial [PDF]
J Dent Sci, 2023 Background/purpose Gum chewing has been found to improve oral function. Nevertheless, few randomized controlled trials have investigated the effects of gum-chewing exercises on oral function in older adults.
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The impact of gum-chewing on postoperative ileus following gynecological cancer surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials [PDF]
Front Oncol, 2023 Objective To assess the effect and safety of gum-chewing on the prevention of postoperative ileus after gynecological cancer surgery. Methods We conducted a systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published between 2000 and 2022 in ...
Yanan Yin +4 more
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Biodegradable medicated chewing gum: A modernized system for delivering bioactive compounds
Future Foods, 2021 Medicated chewing gum, a soft, cohesive enjoyable confectionery product loaded with bioactive compounds are chewed to release the bioactives for healing targeted parts.
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Frontiers in Nutrition, 2022 BackgroundDental caries and periodontal disease remain the most prevalent oral health problems in the world. Chewing xylitol gum may help reduce the risk of caries and periodontitis for dental health benefits.
Yi-Fan Wu +10 more
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Emotional modulation of cortical activity during gum chewing: A functional near-infrared spectroscopy study [PDF]
Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2022 Distinct brain regions are known to be associated with various emotional states. Cortical activity may be modulated by emotional states that are triggered by flavors during food intake.
Yoko Hasegawa +10 more
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Effects of gum chewing exercise on maximum bite force according to facial morphology [PDF]
Clin Exp Dent Res, 2018 Development of the masticatory system is influenced by functional needs. Furthermore, masticatory exercise can improve masticatory function. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential effect of the gum chewing exercise on the maximum bite force (
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