Periodontitis is a multifactorial chronic inflammatory disease associated with dysbiotic
plaque biofilms and characterized by progressive destruction of the tooth‐supporting …

Purpose: Previous research determined the relevance of masticatory performance with
regard to nutritional status, cognitive functions, or stress management. In addition, the …

Purpose: To clarify the basic properties of a color-changeable chewing gum to determine its
applicability to evaluations of masticatory performance under different types of dental status …

Specialists in dentistry and individuals involved in healthcare and education have become
increasingly aware of the importance of mastication1, 2. Therefore, masticatory performance …

Background Mastication is important for breaking down food, aiding swallowing and
nutrients absorption, and is therefore fundamental to a child's development. Studies have …

Objective To evaluate the association between oral conditions, masticatory performance
(MP) and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in 8–12 year-old children. Design 150 …

Background Early Childhood Caries (ECC) has become a major public health concern
worldwide, mostly affecting children from disadvantaged families in increasingly severe …

Objective To evaluate the influence of three levels of dental structure loss on stress
distribution and bite load in root canal-treated young molar teeth that were filled with bulk-fill …

Purpose: Maintaining good masticatory function from a young age promotes lifelong health,
yet limited studies have explored masticatory performance in young individuals. We …

The unappealing taste of the chewing material and the time‐consuming repetitive task in
masticatory performance tests using artificial foodstuff may discourage children from …