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Age‐related changes in orofacial force generation in women
Author(s) -
Mchenry Monica A.,
Minton John T.,
Hartley Leila L.,
Calhoun Karen,
Barlow Steven S.
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1097/00005537-199905000-00027
Subject(s) - medicine , psychology
Objectives : This study was designed to assess the effect of age on orofacial force generation. Study Design : Forty women participated in a cross‐sectional design, with 10 in each age group from 20 to 39, 40 to 59, 60 to 79, and 80 to 100 years of age. Methods : Measures of force generation were obtained for the upper lip, lower lip, tongue, and jaw. Results : There were no statistical differences among age groups, probably because of large individual variability within groups. Trends indicated a decline, particularly after age 80 years. Conclusion : Although trends in the data suggest some decline in the function of orofacial structures with age, it is unlikely that these changes would noticeably affect functional communication.