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From primary to secondary care level: Assessing patient retention of periodontal staging and grading information

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Accurate communication of periodontal stage and grade by general dentists in primary care is critical for patient understanding and engagement, yet patient retention and self‐reporting of this information upon referral to secondary care remains unclear.
Pasquale Santamaria, Rohan Mangalpara, Thamara Kumar, Tina Lipovec, Luigi Nibali   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dysmasema: Persistent Decline in Masticatory Function Related to Aging and Systemic Factors

International Dental Journal
Decreased masticatory function, which is termed ‘masticatory dysfunction’, has long been considered a sign and symptom of underlying oral diseases. Masticatory function usually improves when the underlying diseases are treated. However, in older patients
Chia-Shu Lin, Ta-Chung Chen
doaj   +1 more source

TAM pathway proteins as novel salivary biomarkers for periodontitis

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background The identification of molecular biomarkers that help clinicians in early diagnosis is a key focus of periodontal research. The major aim of this cross‐sectional observational study was to assess whether salivary TAM pathway protein levels have the potential to discriminate between periodontally healthy or gingivitis controls and ...
Karina Mendes, Ana T. P. C. Gomes, Dimitris N. Tatakis, Tiago Marques, Marla Pinto, Pedro C. Lopes, Maria J. Correia, Nuno Rosa   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Morphological evolution of the mammalian jaw adductor complex [PDF]

, 2016
The evolution of the mammalian jaw during the transition from non-mammalian synapsids to crown mammals is a key event in vertebrate history and characterised by the gradual reduction of its individual bones into a single element and the concomitant ...
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Relationships between periodontitis, tooth loss, and metabolic syndrome indicators

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background This study investigates how poor oral health impacts metabolic alterations, specifically evaluating the effects of periodontitis and tooth loss, either individually or in combination, on the number of metabolic syndrome (MetS) indicators.
Verbênia Silva Conceição, Isaac Suzart Gomes‐Filho, Simone Seixas da Cruz, Michelle Santana Xavier Ramos, Ana Claudia Morais Godoy Figueiredo, Soraya Castro Trindade, Daiane Silva Sampaio, Maria Clara Azevedo Moreira, Eneida de Moraes Marcílio Cerqueira, Josicélia Estrela Tuy Batista, Alexandre Marcelo Hintz, Gregory John Seymour, Frank Andrew Scannapieco, Peter Michael Loomer, Johelle de Santana Passos‐Soares   +14 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, Eiko Yoshida, Yoshimasa Igarashi   +2 more
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A chewing robot based on parallel mechanism-- analysis and design : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering in Mechatronics at Massey University [PDF]

, 2006
Masticatory efficiency, dependent on number and condition of the teeth, length of time spent in chewing a bolus and the force exerted when chewing, influences an individual with the selection of food and therefore nutritionally diet.
Pap, József-Sebastian
core  

The Spectrum of Abnormal Tongue Movements: Review of Phenomenology, Etiology, and Differential Diagnosis

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Classifying abnormal tongue movements is challenging due to their varied presentations and limited visibility compared to other body parts. Accurate identification of the phenomenology guides physical examination and can point to specific diagnoses.
Nathaniel Bendahan, Seyed‐Mohammad Fereshtehnejad, Christos Ganos, Emily Swinkin, Anthony E. Lang   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advances in oral transmucosal drug delivery [PDF]

, 2011
Original article can be found at : http://sciencedirect.com/ Copyright ElsevierThe successful delivery of drugs across the oral mucosa represents a continuing challenge, as well as a great opportunity.
Brown, Marc, Liu, Fang, Patel, Viralkumar F.   +2 more
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Characteristics of Swallowing Function in People with Parkinson's Disease: A Scoping Review

Movement Disorders, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Most individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) develop dysphagia during the course of their disease. It is crucial to comprehensively understand swallowing characteristics specific to PD for effective treatment. Objectives To systematically analyze and synthesize swallowing characteristics in people with PD compared with healthy ...
Kerstin Erfmann, Julia Hirschwald, Jule Hofacker, Katharina Winiker, Juliane Klann, Rainer Dziewas, Tobias Warnecke   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source