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Mastication Frequency and Postprandial Blood Sugar Levels in Normoglycaemic and Dysglycaemic Individuals: A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study [PDF]
Introduction: Mastication has potential to affect postprandial blood glucose levels by affecting cephalic phase of insulin release. However, limited number of studies done in this regard has yielded conflicting results.
Vinayak Madhu+5 more
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Fragmentation of a viscoelastic food by human mastication [PDF]
Fragment-size distributions have been studied experimentally in masticated viscoelastic food (fish sausage).The mastication experiment in seven subjects was examined.
Bilt+17 more
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Subjective assessment of mastication as parameter for successful prosthetic therapy [PDF]
Introduction. Success in functional rehabilitation of the craniomandibular system in patients without teeth, which have total prosthesis, can be assessed using different clinical and functional methods.
Marković Dubravka+2 more
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Mastication as a tool to prevent cognitive dysfunctions
Summary: Mastication as we all know has always been related to its primary function of digestion, but little do we know that it produces an enhancing effect on general health, especially the cognitive performance related aspects of memory. Recent studies
Gayathri Krishnamoorthy+2 more
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Background A substantial number of adults suffer from obesity, that is caused by the risk factor, masticatory dysfunction. The association between mastication and obesity, however, is inconclusive.
Akio Tada, Hiroko Miura
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Tensile and structural properties of natural rubber vulcanizates with different mastication times [PDF]
Mastication reduced the molecular weight of natural rubber (NR). This would affect the tensile properties and strain-induced crystallization of the rubber vulcanizates due to the structural changes of the rubber molecules.
Nabil Hayeemasae+3 more
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Durophagy arose in the Cambrian and greatly influenced the diversification of biomineralized defensive structures throughout the Phanerozoic. Spinose gnathobases on protopodites of Cambrian euarthropod limbs are considered key innovations for shell ...
R. Bicknell+6 more
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Mastication problems can have a negative impact on the intake of food and quality of life. This cross-sectional study characterizes mastication problems using clinical and instrumental assessments in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) types 2 ...
Heul+8 more
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Background Structure and protein–starch interactions in pasta products can be responsible for lower postprandial glycemic responses compared with other cereal foods.
Saara Vanhatalo+15 more
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Functional Role of Suprahyoid Muscles in Bolus Formation During Mastication
It still remains unclear how the suprahyoid muscles function in bolus formation during mastication. This study aimed to investigate the contributory role of the suprahyoid muscles during mastication.
Anna Sasa+9 more
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