Effects of functional training after orthognathic surgery on masticatory function in patients with mandibular prognathism

Background/purpose: Even after surgical orthodontic treatment, the level of masticatory function in patients with jaw deformities is still lower than that of healthy subjects. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of functional training program using gum chewing exercise after orthog...

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Published in:	Journal of Dental Sciences
Main Authors:	Nobuhiko Kawai, Manami Shibata, Masahiko Watanabe, Shinya Horiuchi, Kenji Fushima, Eiji Tanaka
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2020-12-01
Subjects:	Surgical orthodontic treatment Orthognathic surgery Mandibular prognathism Masticatory function Gum chewing exercise
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S199179022030057X