Complete denture masticatory efficiency: a literature review

The restoration of masticatory function and esthetics is an important aim in dentistry mainly when patients present with extensive tooth loss. The aim of mastication is to reduce food size to produce a homogeneous bolus appropriate to be swallowed. For edentulous patients, chewing efficiency is redu...

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Published inJournal of the California Dental Association Vol. 36; no. 9; pp. 683 - 686
Main Authors Goiato, Marcelo Coelho, Ribeiro, Paula Do Prado, Garcia, Alicio Rosalino, dos Santos, Daniela Micheline
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.09.2008
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Dentistry
Denture, Complete
Food
Humans
Jaw, Edentulous - physiopathology
Mastication - physiology
Masticatory Muscles - physiopathology
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Summary:The restoration of masticatory function and esthetics is an important aim in dentistry mainly when patients present with extensive tooth loss. The aim of mastication is to reduce food size to produce a homogeneous bolus appropriate to be swallowed. For edentulous patients, chewing efficiency is reduced because dental arches are replaced by artificial teeth. The aim of this study is to present factors related to chewing efficiency for the edentulous patient.
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ISSN:1043-2256
1942-4396
1942-4396
DOI:10.1080/19424396.2008.12224225