Chewing side, bite force symmetry, and occlusal contact area of subjects with different facial vertical patterns

Chewing side, bite force symmetry, and occlusal contact area of subjects with different facial vertical patterns

Craniofacial dimensions influence oral functions; however, it is not known whether they are associated with function asymmetry. The objective of this study was to evaluate chewing side preference and lateral asymmetry of occlusal contact area and bite force of individuals with different craniofacial...

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Main Authors: Simone Guimarães Farias Gomes, William Custodio, Fernanda Faot, Altair Antoninha Del Bel Cury, Renata Cunha Matheus Rodrigues Garcia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Pesquisa Odontológica 2011-10-01
Series:Brazilian Oral Research
Subjects:
Bite Force
Dental Occlusion
Face
Mastication
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1806-83242011000500012

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