Functional evolution of the feeding system in rodents [PDF]
, 2012 The masticatory musculature of rodents has evolved to enable both gnawing at the incisors and chewing at the molars. In particular, the masseter muscle is highly specialised, having extended anteriorly to originate from the rostrum.
Cox, Philip G. +7 more
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The jaw is a second-class lever in Pedetes capensis (Rodentia: Pedetidae) [PDF]
, 2017 The mammalian jaw is often modelled as a third-class lever for the purposes of biomechanical analyses, owing to the position of the resultant muscle force between the jaw joint and the teeth.
Cox, Philip Graham
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A novel indigenously developed device to measure bite force
Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 2023 Introduction: In stomatology, the evaluation of bite power is crucial. It is considered a significant objective approach to evaluating masticatory performance.
Madhu Ranjan +5 more
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Clinical and Experimental Dental Research, 2022 Objectives Removable partial dentures (RPDs) are inserted with the aim to restore masticatory function. There is however inconsistent evidence supporting the alleged improvements, posterior occlusal contacts being one of the decisive factors.
Lydia Eberhard +4 more
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Form-function relationships in dragonfly mandibles under an evolutionary perspective [PDF]
, 2017 © 2017 The Author(s). Functional requirements may constrain phenotypic diversification or foster it. For insect mouthparts, the quantification of the relationship between shape and function in an evolutionary framework remained largely unexplored.
Blanke, Alexander +4 more
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Functional status of masticatory system, excutive function and episodic memory in older persons. [PDF]
, 2008 Findings from human experimental studies suggest that mastication positively influences cognitive function. The participants in those studies were relatively young.
Beck AT +22 more
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Lack of relationship between masticatory performance and nutritional status in adults with natural dentition [PDF]
, 2016 Objective: This study assessed the relation among several aspects of the masticatory function and the nutritional status in adults with natural dentition. Design: One hundred adults with natural dentition participated in this cross-sectional study.
Amaro-Navarrete, Claudia Lucero +5 more
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Understanding the gastrointestinal tract of the elderly to develop dietary solutions that prevent malnutrition [PDF]
, 2015 Although the prevalence of malnutrition in the old age is increasing worldwide a synthetic understanding of the impact of aging on the intake, digestion, and absorption of nutrients is still lacking.
Bordoni, Alessandra +11 more
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Masticatory performance with different types of rehabilitation of the edentulous mandible
Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences, 2015 Aim: To compare the masticatory performance associated with different rehabilitation strategies for patients with edentulous mandibles. Methods: one portion of the test food “Optocal” was provided to groups: Natural Dentition (n = 15), Mandibular Fixed ...
Flávio Domingues Neves +5 more
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FEM and Von Mises analysis on prosthetic crowns structural elements: evaluation of different applied materials [PDF]
, 2017 The aim of this paper is to underline the mechanical properties of dental single crown prosthodontics materials in order to differentiate the possibility of using each material for typical clinical condition and masticatory load.
Cesare, D’Amico +10 more
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