Relationship among malocclusion, number of occlusal pairs and mastication [PDF]
Brazilian Oral Research, 2010 This study evaluated the relationship among malocclusion, number of occlusal pairs, masticatory performance, masticatory time and masticatory ability in completely dentate subjects.
Vanesa Rios-Vera +5 more
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Masticatory ability in older individuals: A qualitative interview study. [PDF]
Gerodontology, 2021 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.
Elgestad Stjernfeldt P +2 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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The association between masticatory ability and lower Timed Up & Go Test performance among community-dwelling Japanese aging men and women: The Toon Health Study [PDF]
Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia, 2023 Objectives: Few studies examined the association between deterioration of masticatory ability assessed by objective marker and physical function.
Saori Miyazaki +9 more
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Impact of chewing muscle anesthesia on masticatory performance in healthy participants [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThe impact of the muscle spindles in the masticatory performance remains elucidated. This study aimed to investigate the impact of local anesthesia in the jaw-closing muscles on masticatory performance in healthy participants.
Dyanne Medina Flores +10 more
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Change in masticatory ability with the implant restoration of second molars
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 2013 Controversy exists as to whether missing second molars should be replaced to restore masticatory ability.The purpose of this study was to analyze the alteration in masticatory ability associated with the implant restoration of the second molar; the subjective effect of implant treatment on the participant was also assessed.Twenty-one individuals (13 ...
Dae-Ho Nam +5 more
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International Journal of Gerontology, 2010 Background: Serum albumin is considered a key nutrient that is significantly related to general health among elderly persons. The aim of the present study was to determine the relationship between masticatory ability and serum albumin levels in the ...
Shingo Moriya +9 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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Determinants of masticatory performance assessed by mixing ability tests
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 2021 Studies determining the main predictors of masticatory performance by using mixing ability tests are sparse.The purpose of this clinical study was to identify potential determinants of masticatory performance assessed by analyzing a patient's masticatory ability using bicolored chewing gum and visual, quantitative, and interactive methods.Nondental ...
Javier Montero +4 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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