Complete denture masticatory efficiency: a literature review.
J Calif Dent Assoc
; 36(9): 683-6, 2008 Sep.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18856170
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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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Prótese Total
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Mastigação
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Calif Dent Assoc
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Estados Unidos