Risk factors of cognitive impairment: Impact of decline in oral function
Japanese Dental Science Review, 2023 Cognitive impairment and subsequent dementia are the major causes of disability and need for nursing care among older people in worldwide. The purpose is to review well-known risk factors for cognitive impairment and dementia, focusing on the ...
Toshihito Takahashi +2 more
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Bite force in temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) and healthy complete denture wearers [PDF]
, 2008 The signs and symptoms of temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) may contribute to reduce bite force and muscular activity. The aims of this study were to compare bite force in complete denture wearers with TMD (TMD group) and without TMD (healthy group ...
BATAGLION, César +5 more
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Exploring the Link Between Headache, Possible Sleep Bruxism and Self‐Medication in Adolescents
Acta Paediatrica, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Aim Adolescents predominantly suffer from headaches and sleep bruxism. Yet, the association between both conditions remains unclear. This study investigated the relationship between primary headaches and possible sleep bruxism in adolescents. Methods A cross‐sectional study was conducted from August 24 to October 13, 2022, with 567 adolescents
M. C. P. do Nascimento +5 more
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Studies on the Analysis of Infantile Occlusion : 2nd Report: Application of T-scan [PDF]
, 1993 In the present study, relationships among measuring items of T-scan system, masticatory force value and masticatory surface were analyzed (according to the Black Silicon Method). The following results were obtained: 1.
今西 孝博 +7 more
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Changes in EMG activity during clenching in chronic pain patients with unilateral temporomandibular disorders [PDF]
, 2008 [Abstract] The study assessed the differences in electromyographic (EMG) activity recorded during clenching in women with chronic unilateral temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) as compared to control subjects.
Cudeiro, Javier +6 more
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Lithic analysis in African archaeology: Advances and key themes
Archaeometry, EarlyView.Abstract Stone artifacts (lithics) preserve for extended periods; thus they are key evidence for probing the evolution of human technological behaviors. Africa boasts the oldest record of stone artifacts, spanning 3.3 Ma, rare instances of ethnographic stone tool‐making, and stone tool archives from diverse ecological settings, making it an anchor for ...
Deborah I. Olszewski +2 more
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Functional appliance treatment and stability in Class II/1 malocclusion, and masticatory muscle characteristics [PDF]
, 2012 Aims: To evaluate the short-term antero-posterior effects on Class II division 1 malocclusion in growing children using functional appliances, and investigate whether the functional capacity of the masticatory musculature can be used as a predictive ...
Antonarakis, Gregory
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Digital dissection of the masticatory muscles of the naked mole-rat, Heterocephalus glaber (Mammalia, Rodentia) [PDF]
, 2014 The naked mole-rat, Heterocephalus glaber, of the family Bathyergidae is a subterranean rodent that feeds on underground roots and tubers and digs extensive tunnel systems with its incisors.
Allard +74 more
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Chin up: A novel functional explanation for the evolution of the chin
Acta Zoologica, EarlyView.Abstract The human chin, also frequently referred to as the mental prominence, is a part of the human anatomy whose evolutionary origin and function have divided scientific opinion to this day. There were suggestions it could have been used in defence, assisted in the mastication process, aided in the formation of words (i.e.
Victor Benno Meyer‐Rochow
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Clinical Oral Implants Research, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objectives This study compares the cumulative survival and technical complications of screw‐retained implant‐supported lithium disilicate crowns (SICs) on polyether ketone ketone (PEKK) base abutments and zirconia implants with those of titanium base abutments and titanium implants.
Guido Sterzenbach +5 more
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