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Improvements in Maximum Bite Force with Gum-Chewing Training in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial [PDF]

Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023
No specific methods have been officially proposed for the prevention and improvement of oral hypofunction. Therefore, in this randomized controlled trial, we aimed to develop a gum-chewing training program and determine its effects in older adults.
Yuriko Komagamine, Shunsuke Minakuchi, Manabu Kanazawa   +2 more
exaly   +3 more sources

Maximum voluntary molar bite force in subjects with malocclusion: multifactor analysis [PDF]

Journal of International Medical Research, 2020
Objective This study was performed to determine the maximum voluntary molar bite force (MVMBF) in relation to age, sex, lip competency, midline shifting, dental and skeletal malocclusion, overjet, overbite, and crowding.
Mohammad Khursheed Alam, Ahmed Ali Alfawzan   +1 more
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Effects of gum chewing exercise on maximum bite force according to facial morphology [PDF]

Clinical and Experimental Dental Research, 2018
AbstractDevelopment of the masticatory system is influenced by functional needs. Furthermore, masticatory exercise can improve masticatory function. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential effect of the gum chewing exercise on the maximum bite force (MBF) in adult subjects with different facial morphologies.
Manami Shirai, Nobuhiko Kawai, Natsuko Hichijo, Masahiko Watanabe, Hiroyo Mori, Silvia Naomi Mitsui, Akihiro Yasue, Eiji Tanaka   +7 more
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Evaluation of locator versus TITACH attachments for mandibular 2-implant overdentures: a one-year randomized controlled clinical trial [PDF]

Brazilian Oral Research
Implant overdenture attachments serve as the crucial link between dental implants and removable dentures, significantly enhancing the stability, retention, and function of the prosthesis. This study was designed to assess the effectiveness of locator and
Heba Wageh ABOZAED, Mohammed Ahmed ELADROSI, Moustafa Abdou ELSYAD   +2 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Bite-force difference among obese adolescents in central Taiwan [PDF]

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2016
Maximal bite force of the jaw can cause thorough food chewing and result in good digestion. Bite force is related to the health of the masticatory muscles.
Kuo-Ting Sun, Shih-Chueh Chen, Yu-Fen Li, Hsien-Hsiung Chiang, Hung-Huey Tsai, Chi-Yuan Li, Ming-Gene Tu   +6 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Influence of personality traits on the intensity of maximum voluntary bite force in adults

Indian Journal of Dental Research, 2020
Purpose: To determine the Maximum voluntary bite force among patients having different personality traits. Methods: In total, 323 patients were given the big-five inventory (BFI) questionnaire to fill and allotted to the various personality traits.
Sulthan I R. Khan, Dinesh Rao, Anupama Ramachandran, Baskaran V Ashok   +3 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Chewing performance and bite force in children [PDF]

Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences, 2015
The aim was to correlate the chewing performance and maximum bite force in children, considering the morphologic characteristics of occlusion and body mass index (BMI). Thirty-six children participated (19 girls and 17 boys, mean age 9.06 years).
Alexandre Durval Lemos, Flávia Riqueto Gambareli, Marcia Diaz Serra, Rafael de Liz Pocztaruk, Maria Beatriz Duarte Gavião   +4 more
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Maximum mouth opening measurement in relation to maximum bite force among children

Dentistry 3000
Objective: This research aimed to study the relation between maximal bite force (MBF) and maximum mouth opening among 12-year-old school children. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a total of 400 children aged 12 years (194 boys and 206 girls ...
Dalya Rafie Mohammed, Aseel Haidar MJ Al Haidar   +1 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Correlation between maximum bite force and craniofacial morphology of young adults in Indonesia [PDF]

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 2003
summary  The present study was conducted to evaluate the relationship between maximum bite force and craniofacial morphology. Sixty‐four Indonesian female dental students aged 19–27 years with normal occlusion served as the subjects. The Dental Prescale System® was used to measure the maximum bite force using a pressure sensitive sheets while ...
Eiji Tanaka
exaly   +3 more sources

Effects of increasing the jaw opening on the maximum bite force and electromyographic activities of jaw muscles [PDF]

Journal of Dental Sciences, 2012
Background/purpose: Increased occlusal jaw opening may lead to some changes in the bite force and electromyographic (EMG) activities of the jaw muscles.
Duygu Koc, Arife Dogan, Bulent Bek, Meryem Yucel   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources