scholarly journals A Case of Occlusal and Masticatory Function Recovery by Implant Treatment for Missing Unilateral Lower Molar Free-end

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-83
Author(s):  
Jun Shimizu
Keyword(s):  
Masticatory Function ◽  
Function Recovery ◽  
Implant Treatment ◽  
Lower Molar

Clinical course of masticatory function recovery following arthrocentesis in patients with unilateral mandibular condyle head fracture

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shinnosuke Nogami ◽  
Kensuke Yamauchi ◽  
Kuniyuki Izumita ◽  
Jun Kitamura ◽  
Yuri Takeda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Course ◽  
Mandibular Condyle ◽  
Masticatory Function ◽  
Function Recovery

Masticatory Function with Implant-supported Overdentures

2004 ◽  
Vol 83 (9) ◽  
pp. 708-711 ◽  
Author(s):  
F.M.C. van Kampen ◽  
A. van der Bilt ◽  
M.S. Cune ◽  
F.A. Fontijn-Tekamp ◽  
F. Bosman
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Masticatory Performance ◽  
Treatment Results ◽  
Oral Implants ◽  
Masticatory Function ◽  
Masticatory Efficiency ◽  
Food Particles ◽  
Implant Treatment

The type of attachment that is used in implant-supported mandibular overdentures may influence the retention and stability of the prosthesis and, thus, masticatory function. In this within-subject cross-over clinical trial, we examined the hypothesis that greater retention and stability of the overdenture improve the masticatory function. Eighteen edentulous subjects received 2 oral implants, a new overdenture, and, successively, 3 different suprastructure modalities: magnet, ball, and bar-clip. Masticatory performance, masticatory efficiency, and swallowing threshold were measured. The masticatory function significantly improved after implant treatment with each of the 3 attachments. We observed small differences in masticatory function among the 3 attachment types: slightly better masticatory performance with ball and bar-clip than with magnet attachments. The number of chewing cycles until swallowing hardly decreased after implant treatment. We conclude that significantly better masticatory performance, combined with a slightly smaller number of chewing cycles after implant treatment, results in smaller food particles being swallowed.

scholarly journals Influences of Masticatory Function Recovery Combined with Health Guidance on Body Composition and Metabolic Parameters

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 124-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroaki Takeuchi ◽  
Mika Terada ◽  
Kazuko Kobayashi ◽  
Masahide Uraguchi ◽  
Yoshiaki Nomura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Tooth Loss ◽  
Protein Energy Malnutrition ◽  
Metabolic Parameters ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Masticatory Function ◽  
Function Recovery ◽  
Masticatory Ability ◽  
Health Guidance

Background: Tooth loss reduces masticatory function. Insufficient masticatory function causes an increase in carbohydrate intake while decreasing the intake of foods with a low Glycemic Index (GI) and high in protein, antioxidants, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Protein-energy malnutrition may lead to metabolic syndrome, frailty, and faster onset of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Individuals with tooth loss resulting in problematic eating habits require behavior modification and health guidance. Objective: This report aims to evaluate the influence of dental prostheses combined with health guidance on body composition and metabolic parameters. Methods: Data were collected from three subjects: Two with molar loss and one with edentulism. Masticatory function was restored in each subject through prosthodontic treatment. Masticatory performance was evaluated before and after the prosthodontic treatment by having the subjects chew a gummy jelly and measuring the glucose extraction. Questionnaires were used to assess food intake and lifestyle habits. Health guidance based on the results of the questionnaires was conducted simultaneously with the prosthodontic intervention. Body composition and blood pressure were measured and blood tests were performed at baseline and around 90 days after the first health guidance session. Results: Masticatory ability, body-mass index, basal metabolism standard value, body-fat percentage, and intake of certain nutrients improved in all cases. Blood pressure and hemoglobin A1c improved in two cases. Conclusion: Masticatory function recovery combined with health guidance was effective in preventing the onset or deterioration of NCDs in patients with masticatory dysfunction.

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