Association of physical function with masticatory ability and masticatory habits: a cohort study [PDF]
BMC Oral HealthBackground Few studies have evaluated masticatory ability and habits in relation to physical function. This study aimed to investigate the association of physical function with both masticatory ability and masticatory habits. Methods In this cohort study,
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Association between masticatory ability and oral functions [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry, 2020 Mastication is the process of breaking ingested food with the teeth and mixing it with saliva to form a mass that is easy to swallow. However, few studies have reported on oral functions, such as occlusal force, tongue pressure, and mastication. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between masticatory function and oral functions ...
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Determinants of masticatory ability in Taiwanese patients with osteogenesis imperfecta [PDF]
Journal of Dental SciencesBackground/purpose: Despite the existing knowledge on osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), there is a notable lack of research focused on determining the optimal number and types of teeth that individuals with OI should keep to ensure effective chewing.
Kun-Jung Hsu +5 more
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Masticatory Performance Test Using a Gummy Jelly for Older People with Low Masticatory Ability [PDF]
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023 Evaluation of masticatory ability has become more important in an aging society because decreased masticatory ability has the potential to affect the general health of older people. A new masticatory performance test, intended for older people with low masticatory ability, has been developed using gummy jelly half the size of that used in the ...
Kazuhiro Murakami +9 more
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Masticatory ability in older individuals: A qualitative interview study [PDF]
Gerodontology, 2020 AbstractAimTo explore older individuals’ experienced masticatory ability and the impact of masticatory ability in daily life.Material and methodsThis study applied an open‐ended exploratory approach using inductive reasoning. The design was inspired by the qualitative method grounded theory.
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Does Masticatory Ability Contribute to Nutritional Status in Older Individuals? [PDF]
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020 Mastication plays a primary role in the process of eating. Hence, compromised masticatory ability may affect the nutrition and quality of life, which are particularly important concerns among older individuals. It remains unclear how is the masticatory ability assessed regarding the nutritional status.
Keiko Fujimoto +3 more
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Comparisons of Masticatory Movements between Mixing Ability Test and Masticatory Performance Test
Prosthodontic Research & Practice, 2007 Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare mandibular movements in the mixing ability test with those in the masticatory performance test.Methods: Twenty-six dentate subjects (mean age 25.3 years) performed a mixing ability test using a two-colored paraffin wax cube and a masticatory performance test using 3 g peanuts.
Kenji Fueki +2 more
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The Association of Walking Ability with Oral Function and Masticatory Behaviors in Community-Dwelling Older People: A Cross-Sectional Study [PDF]
GeriatricsBackground/Objectives: An association between oral function and physical fitness, including walking capacity, has been reported. However, the association between masticatory behaviors and walking ability—both of which represent patterns of movement in ...
Takako Ujihashi +9 more
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Relationship between tooth loss, low masticatory ability, and nutritional indices in the elderly: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
BMC Oral Health, 2019 Background Low masticatory ability and the resulting decrease in intake of masticable foods can result in undernutrition. The present study investigated the relationship between tooth loss, low masticatory ability, and nutritional indices in the elderly.
Nozomi Okamoto +3 more
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Are Self-Reported Masticatory Ability and Regular Dental Care Related to Mortality?
The Journal of nutrition, health and aging, 2020 The aim of the study was to examine whether a combination of self-reported masticatory ability and regular dental care is linked to mortality and issuance of new long-term care insurance (LTCI) service certifications.Older residents in institutions or in need of LTCI certification requirements were excluded, and self-administered questionnaires were ...
Mika Okura, Mihoko Ogita, Hidenori Arai
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