Long-lasting adverse effects of short-term stress during the suckling –mastication transition period on masticatory function and intraoral sensation in rats

In conclusion, short-term early-life stress during the suckling –mastication transition period potentially causes a persistent decrease in masticatory ability and intraoral hypersensitivity in adulthood. The period is a “critical window” for the maturation of oral motor and sensory functions.
Source: Odontology - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research