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Masticatory function—a review of the literature
Author(s) -
BATES J. F.,
STAFFORD G. D.,
HARRISON A.
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
journal of oral rehabilitation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.991
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-2842
pISSN - 0305-182X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2842.1976.tb00929.x
Subject(s) - masticatory force , mastication , orthodontics , dentistry , function (biology) , medicine , biology , evolutionary biology
Summary A review and evaluation of the literature on mastication has been undertaken. Part Idiscusses the form of the masticatory cycle in the natural and artificial dentitions, including the controversial question of whether tooth contact occurs during function. Part II reviews the literature concerning the speed of movement of the mandible, rate of chewing, and the forces developed in chewing. Part III describes masticatory efficiency and performance, the effect of food on masticatory function, and incorporates a summary of all these three papers.