scholarly journals “Evaluation of Oral Function in Oral Flail” How to evaluate ability of mastication in Oral Flail

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 84-89
Author(s):  
Shuji Ohkawa ◽  
Hiroshi Shiga
Keyword(s):  
Oral Function

scholarly journals Effect of isometric exercises on the masseter muscle in older adults with missing dentition: a randomized controlled trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Satoru Takano ◽  
Kohei Yamaguchi ◽  
Kazuharu Nakagawa ◽  
Kanako Yoshimi ◽  
Ayako Nakane ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Masseter Muscle ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Muscle Thickness ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Muscle Properties ◽  
Oral Function ◽  
Masticatory Ability

AbstractMaintaining oral function in older individuals with missing teeth is important for leading a healthy and independent life. This study aimed to evaluate whether simple isometric exercises can maintain and improve the oral function [maximum occlusal force (MOF) and masticatory ability (MA)] and the masticatory muscle properties [masseter muscle thickness (MMT) and echo intensity (MMEI)] in older adults during the maintenance phase of removable prosthetic treatment. Participants were randomly categorized into the intervention and control groups. The mouthpieces were distributed, and participants were instructed to use them for exercising. The intervention group was instructed to perform maximum clenching for 10 s, whereas the control group was instructed to tap the teeth at an arbitrary speed for 10 s. Both were repeated five times at an interval of 5 s between each activity and twice daily for 4 weeks. The outcomes were measured after a month of exercise. The intervention group showed a significant improvement in the MOF, MMT during contraction, MMT at rest and MMEI during contraction. There were no significant differences in the MA and MMEI at rest. In the control group, no improvement was observed in any of the parameters. When the isometric exercises were performed using a mouthpiece, there was an improvement in the oral function and masseter muscle properties in older individuals with Eichner B status who used dentures.

scholarly journals On modeling and nanoanalysis of caries-affected dentin surfaces restored with Zn-containing amalgam and in vitro oral function

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 041004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuel Toledano ◽  
Fátima S. Aguilera ◽  
Estrella Osorio ◽  
Modesto T. López-López ◽  
Inmaculada Cabello ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Function

scholarly journals Xerostomia and its Dental Implications: A Review

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 166-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
V Madhumathi ◽  
R Swamy
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Dry Mouth ◽  
Pharmacological Agents ◽  
Oral Function ◽  
Aged Population ◽  
Common Complaint

ABSTRACT Xerostomia is a relatively common complaint often related to the use of certain pharmacological agents. Knowledge about xerostomia, its effect on oral health among the aged population and provision of modified dental care for these patients are the objectives of this review. Further explaining the methods to improve the comfort and oral function of dentate and edentate patients with dry mouth.

scholarly journals Enhancement of oral function by newly developed lip-training system

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-41
Author(s):  
Ranko Yamada ◽  
Takeshi Nagai ◽  
Yoshie Takehana ◽  
Toru Kageyama ◽  
Kazuhiro Yamada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Training System ◽  
Oral Function
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