Efficiency of Closed Mastication of Gummy Evaluated with Gnatho-hexagraph.

In conclusion, the present results revealed that chewing efficiency improved with closed-lip mastication, indicating that instruction to seal the lips while eating is appropriate and necessary.
PMID: 28381731 [PubMed - in process]

Source: The Bulletin of Tokyo Dental College - April 8, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Shima C, Motegi E, Horiuchi A, Ishii T, Nomura M, Nakao M, Sueishi K Tags: Bull Tokyo Dent Coll Source Type: research