Publications by authors named "Kazhihiro Ono"
Impact of salivary flow inhibition on masticatory behaviours in healthy individuals.
J Oral Rehabil
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how reduced saliva production (hyposalivation) affects jaw and throat muscle activity during chewing, and how this is influenced by the fat content in food.
- 18 healthy male volunteers ate different test foods while muscle activities were recorded before and after inducing hyposalivation.
- Results showed that hyposalivation increased the time spent chewing and altered muscle activity, particularly for soft foods, while the fat content and seasoning in foods helped mitigate the effects of reduced saliva.