A novel expert system for objective masticatory efficiency assessment. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2018 Most of the tools and diagnosis models of Masticatory Efficiency (ME) are not well documented or severely limited to simple image processing approaches. This study presents a novel expert system for ME assessment based on automatic recognition of mixture
Gustavo Vaccaro +2 more
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Association of Masticatory Efficiency and Reduced Number of Antagonistic Contacts Due to Extraction, Changing Dentition or Malocclusion in Children [PDF]
Dentistry Journal, 2023 Background: Tooth extraction, changing dentition and malocclusion can decrease area of occlusal contact and negatively affect masticatory efficiency. Aim of this study was to evaluate difference in masticatory efficiency in association with previously ...
Odri Cicvaric +5 more
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Masticatory Efficiency in Orthodontic Patients with Craniofacial Disorder. [PDF]
Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2023 This study evaluates the masticatory efficiency in patients with craniofacial disorders (CD) compared to controls (C). A total of 119 participants (7–21 years), divided into CD group (n = 42, mean age 13.45 ± 5.2 years) and C group (n = 77, mean age 14.3 ± 3.27 years) under an orthodontic treatment were included.
Schmidt M +7 more
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Masticatory efficiency, bite force and electrical activity of the masseter and temporalis muscles in bodybuilders. [PDF]
J Clin Exp Dent, 2021 This study aimed to compare the masticatory efficiency, the maximum voluntary occlusal bite force (MVOBF) and the electrical activity (EMG) of masticatory muscles of practitioners of upper limb bodybuilding before and after physical activity.
Júnior MC +6 more
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The Effect of Accentuation of Curve of Spee on Masticatory Efficiency—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [PDF]
Children, 2023 Background: The appropriate alignment of the lower teeth is indicated by the Curve of Spee (COS), which can be observed in the sagittal profile view of human skulls. Graf Von Spee made the initial observation on this occlusal curvature.
Zainab A. Alkhalaf +9 more
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The use of digital texture image analysis in determining the masticatory efficiency outcome. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2021 The mixture level of gum samples consisting of two colours can be assessed visually, using the electronic colorimetric method, employing digital image processing techniques and specially designed software.
Aleksandra Milić Lemić +5 more
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Clinical effectiveness of implant support for distal extension removable partial dentures: functional evaluation using occlusal force measurement and masticatory efficiency [PDF]
International Journal of Implant Dentistry, 2021 Background Implant-supported removable partial dentures (ISRPD) are supported at the free-end region with implant retainers. As implant retainers prevent denture settlement and facilitate denture retention, this is intended to improve masticatory ...
Kei Murakami +7 more
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Study of the features of masticatory efficiency in patients with acute cerebrovascular disorder by hemitype [PDF]
Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2021 The attention of dental researchers is constantly focused on assessing the quality of treatment for various pathologies of the dentоalveolar system, determining disorders of occlusal correlations, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the ...
K. D. Toncheva +3 more
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Clinical evaluation of complete denture fabricated using two different final impression techniques on masticatory efficiency and oral health-related quality of life [PDF]
The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society, 2022 Aim: To compare the effect of complete denture fabricated using selective pressure impression and functional impression technique on masticatory efficiency and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in patients with resorbed ridges.
Uttkarsh Shah +2 more
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Evaluation of oral stereognosis, masticatory efficiency, and salivary flow rate in complete denture wearers [PDF]
The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society, 2020 Aim: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the improvement in oral stereognostic ability, masticatory efficiency, and difference in salivary flow rate in nonexperienced denture wearers, before, after, and 6 months after rehabilitation with ...
K Manju Mary, Babu Cherian
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