A large number of methodological procedures and experimental conditions are reported to
describe the masticatory process. However, similar terms are sometimes employed to …

Objectives: To give an overview of the evidence on the associations between oral condition
factors and masticatory performance of adults, and to evaluate the direction and level of the …

Objectives Tongue pressure (TP) is used for the diagnosis of oral hypofunction; however, the
impact of several variables on TP is unclear. Therefore, the current systematic review and …

Study objectives To evaluate tone, apraxia and stereognosis dysfunctions in patients with
SDB compared with healthy controls, and to monitor the effectiveness of Airway Gym® as an …

Bite force measuring devices that are generally suitable for edentulous patients or patients
undergoing mandibular reconstruction are missing. This study assesses the validity of a new …

Objectives To assess the sociomedical and oral factors affecting masticatory performance in
a community-dwelling older population. Materials and methods Community-dwelling …

Oral frailty is defined as the mild decline in oral function and located at the early and
reversible stage of frailty. Therefore, early detection and early treatment of oral frailty is very …

The study of the muscles of the tongue forms part of a basic evaluation of upper airway
function that includes swallowing, speaking and chewing. It is important because the upper …

Purpose The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of oral factors on adherence to the
Mediterranean diet in an older population Methods 130 persons over 60 years visiting Open …

Objectives To evaluate the efficacy of chewing gum on the intensity of pain in patients
undergoing orthodontic treatment. Materials and Methods A search strategy that included …