Improved Masticatory Performance in the Partially Edentulous Rehabilitated with Conventional Dental Prostheses.

: Oral rehabilitation seeks to enhance mastication, a vital component of oral function that is compromised by tooth loss. This study aimed to assess the degree of improvement of masticatory performance in partially edentulous patients rehabilitated with removable partial dentures (RPD) or fixed partial dental prosthesis (FPDP). Changes in the occlusal contact area (OCA) and satisfaction with their chewing ability during the adaptation period were also evaluated.

Reliability, reference values and factors related to maximum bite force measured by the Innobyte system in healthy adults with natural dentitions.

Objectives: We aimed to determine the predictors of maximum bite force (MBF), as measured with the Innobyte system, and to assess the reliability and reference values for MBF in young adults with natural dentitions.

Methods: This cross-sectional test-retest study included 101 dental students with natural dentitions. Participants had their dental occlusion examined and completed three questionnaires: the Temporomandibular disorders Pain Screener, Oral Behavior Checklist, and Jaw Functional Limitation Scale.

Reference values and reliability of occlusal force distribution and occlusal time measured by the T-Scan system in adults with healthy dentition.

Purpose: Reference values of occlusal characteristics are needed to interpret the data obtained using the T-Scan System. This study aimed to establish reference values for and to assess the reliability of, occlusal force distribution in the maximal intercuspal position and the occlusion time in young adults with healthy dentition.

Materials And Methods: In total 178 adults with natural dentition participated in this retrospective cross-sectional study, of whom 76 performed a retest session.

Diagnostic accuracy of clinical signs to detect erosive tooth wear in its early phase.

Background: Agreement exists about most of the clinical features of erosive tooth wear, though no evidence supports their validity in diagnosing the condition.

Objective: This study aimed to determine the accuracy of clinical signs for diagnosing erosive tooth wear in a young adult general population.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study of dental students.

Side switch frequency while masticating different chewing materials, and its relationship with other masticatory behaviors and sensory perceptions.

Objective: This cross-sectional study aimed to establish normative values for masticatory side switch (MSS) frequency in young Mexican adults and to assess the relationship between various indices and MSS frequency when masticating different chewing materials.

Design: We enrolled 101 dentate adults and performed four masticatory assays that involved masticating different chewing materials (i.e.