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Schlenz MA, Schmidt A, Gäbler CS, Kolb G, Wöstmann B. [Geriatric assessment in dentistry : A review of chewing function tests]. Z Gerontol Geriatr 2024; 57:308-314. [PMID: 37365353 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-023-02208-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Due to increasing life expectancy and the associated demographic changes, more and more people are dependent on care. To identify a possible need for dental treatment, chewing function tests as assessment instruments have proven their effectiveness. In this article, the reader is given an overview of existing chewing function tests and their implementation. It is important that a patient with pain should be presented to a dentist immediately, regardless of whether a chewing function test is performed. Furthermore, chewing function tests are not a substitute for routine dental examinations, but they could provide information to (dental) laypersons as to whether an appointment should be arranged in a dental practice or whether a dental consultation is necessary.
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- Maximiliane Amelie Schlenz
- Zentrum für ZMK-Heilkunde - Poliklinik für Zahnärztliche Prothetik, Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, Schlangenzahl 14, 35392, Gießen, Deutschland.
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- Zentrum für ZMK-Heilkunde - Poliklinik für Zahnärztliche Prothetik, Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, Schlangenzahl 14, 35392, Gießen, Deutschland.
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- Zentrum für ZMK-Heilkunde - Poliklinik für Zahnärztliche Prothetik, Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, Schlangenzahl 14, 35392, Gießen, Deutschland
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- Ambulanz für Physikalische und Rehabilitative Medizin, Spezialisierte Geriatrische Diagnostik und Therapie, "Ärztehaus" am Bonifatius Hospital Lingen, Lingen, Deutschland
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- Zentrum für ZMK-Heilkunde - Poliklinik für Zahnärztliche Prothetik, Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, Schlangenzahl 14, 35392, Gießen, Deutschland
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Iwaki M, Kanazawa M, Soeda Y, Hada T, Komagamine Y, Minakuchi S. Effect of digital complete dentures manufactured using the custom disk method on masticatory function. Heliyon 2024; 10:e23938. [PMID: 38192789 PMCID: PMC10772253 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e23938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024] Open
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Statement of problem The effect of using the custom disk method (CDM) for fabricating digital dentures on patients' masticatory function should be studied to support its use in clinical practice. Purpose To investigate the effect of digital dentures fabricated using CDM on patients' masticatory function. Material and methods This single-center prospective clinical study included 20 patients with edentulous maxillary and mandibular arches who used a complete denture. The digital impression and complete denture manufacturing procedures using CDM have already been reported by Kanazawa et al. (2018) [32] and Soeda et al. (2022) [18] Thedigital dentures fabricated with CDM were delivered to the participants, and periodic adjustments were made until the patient could use the denture without pain. A color-changeable chewing gum, two types of gummy jellies that can evaluate the masticatory function, and pressure-sensitive sheets were used to evaluate the participants' masticatory function at baseline, 1 month, and 6 months following adjustment of the new digital complete dentures fabricated with CDM. These masticatory function values had already been measured in the previous conventional dentures and were recorded as baseline values. Results The study participants included 8 women and 12 men (mean age, 77.6 years). The color-changeable chewing gum analysis indicated that there was no significant improvement of masticatory function from baseline to 1 M (P = .083) and 6 M (P = .157).The gummy jelly analysis indicated no significant differences between the masticatory function baseline and 1 month (P = .387); however, a significant improvement was observed from baseline to 6 months (P = .020). Tests with Glucolum indicated a significant improvement from baseline to 1 month (P = .012) and 6 months (P = .003). The maximum bite force and occlusal contact area showed no significant difference at any time point. Conclusions Significant improvement in masticatory function was observed upon evaluation with gummy jelly and Glucolum 6 months after delivering the new digital complete dentures. Under limited conditions, the digital denture fabricated using CDM resulted in good recovery of the masticatory function in elderly edentulous patients. The present results combined with the cost-effectiveness and patient satisfaction associated with CDM indicate its clinical utility.
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- Maiko Iwaki
- Digital Dentistry, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Digital Dentistry, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Gerodontology and Oral Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Gerodontology and Oral Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Gerodontology and Oral Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Gerodontology and Oral Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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Yokoyama M, Shiga H, Nakajima K, Uesugi H, Komino M, Sano M, Takakusaki A, Iwanami Y, Kojima K, Hanawa E. Masticatory performance with one missing molar. J Oral Sci 2023; 65:243-245. [PMID: 37558434 DOI: 10.2334/josnusd.23-0212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to evaluate masticatory performance in cases where one molar was missing. METHODS Participants were 156 adults with one molar missing from their natural teeth, who were divided into group A (without prosthetic treatment) and group B (with prosthetic treatment). The non-missing side was designated as A1 or B1, and the missing side was designated as A2 or B2. The amount of glucose eluted (AG) when the participants chewed a gummy jelly was measured and used as a parameter for masticatory performance. AG was compared between the non-missing side (A1, B1) and missing side (A2, B2), and between the first molar missing group and second molar missing group. RESULTS AG was significantly greater on the dentate side (P < 0.001) and was significantly less in the A2 group when the first molar was missing (P = 0.002). The rate of decrease of AG was 11.1%, 14.3%, and 8.4% in groups A+B, A, and B, respectively. CONCLUSION Masticatory performance appears to decrease even with only one missing molar. Although improvement is achieved by prosthetic treatment, performance remains inferior to that on the dentate side.
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- Masaoki Yokoyama
- Department of Partial and Complete Denture, School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo, The Nippon Dental University
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- Department of Partial and Complete Denture, School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo, The Nippon Dental University
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- Department of Partial and Complete Denture, School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo, The Nippon Dental University
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- Department of Partial and Complete Denture, School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo, The Nippon Dental University
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- Department of Partial and Complete Denture, School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo, The Nippon Dental University
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- Department of Partial and Complete Denture, School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo, The Nippon Dental University
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- Department of Partial and Complete Denture, School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo, The Nippon Dental University
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- Department of Partial and Complete Denture, School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo, The Nippon Dental University
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- Department of Partial and Complete Denture, School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo, The Nippon Dental University
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- Department of Partial and Complete Denture, School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo, The Nippon Dental University
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Masticatory path pattern and masticatory performance while chewing gummy jelly. Odontology 2022:10.1007/s10266-022-00777-7. [PMID: 36562870 DOI: 10.1007/s10266-022-00777-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to clarify masticatory path pattern and masticatory performance during gummy jelly chewing. A total of 235 healthy adults were asked to chew gummy jelly for 20 s on each side, and the masticatory movement was recorded using a Motion Visi-Trainer (MVT V1). Next, the amount of glucose extraction was measured as a parameter of masticatory performance. The masticatory path was classified into one of five patterns newly devised: normal pattern (N, opening: straight or concave, closing: convex) and abnormal patterns (A1-A4). The number of occurrences of each pattern was investigated and compared by sex and path pattern. Next, masticatory performance was compared between the normal pattern and the abnormal patterns by sex. Pattern N was the most frequently expressed in 346 cases out of 470 cases (73.6%), followed by patterns A1, A4, A2, and A3 in that order. Regarding the number of patterns observed, pattern N was the most common in both sexes, followed by pattern A1, with no significant difference between sexes. The amount of glucose extraction in each pattern was the highest in pattern N for both sexes, followed by A2 and others in that order, and a significant difference was observed between the normal pattern and the abnormal patterns. From these results, the existence of sex difference in masticatory path patterns during gummy jelly chewing was not proven, and that masticatory performance was higher with normal patterns than with abnormal patterns.
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Pivesso BP, Cavalheiro ETG, Palhares TN, Neumann MG, Schmitt CC. 3D printed dental protheses using TPO-initiated photopolymerization. Effect of the photoinitiator concentration and the use of a UV-blocker. POLYM-PLAST TECH MAT 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/25740881.2022.2121217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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- Bruno P Pivesso
- Instituto de Química de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo, São Carlos SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Química de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo, São Carlos SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Química de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo, São Carlos SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Química de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo, São Carlos SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Química de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo, São Carlos SP, Brazil
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Shiga H, Nakajima K, Uesugi H, Komino M, Sano M, Arai S. Reference value of masticatory performance by measuring the amount of glucose extraction from chewing gummy jelly. J Prosthodont Res 2021; 66:618-622. [PMID: 34880167 DOI: 10.2186/jpr.jpr_d_21_00154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to determine a reference value for masticatory performance (MP) by measuring the amount of glucose extracted(AGE) from chewing gummy jelly. METHODS A total of 237 young adults (young group, 20-39 years), 147 middle-aged adults (middle-aged group, 40-59 years), and 177 older adults (old group, 60-87 years) participated in this study. All participants had natural dentition, excluding the third molars. AGE was measured when the participant chewed gummy jelly and used as a parameter of MP. AGE was compared among the three groups. Next, AGE in each group was compared between the habitual chewing side and non-habitual chewing side, and between males and females. The correlation between age and AGE was also investigated. RESULTS AGE in the young, middle, and old groups were similar, and no significant differences were observed. AGE was significantly higher in the habitual chewing side compared to the non-habitual chewing side, and in males than that in females. No significant correlations were found between age and AGE. AGE in the habitual chewing side of all ages was 221.9 ± 34.4 mg/dL for males and 206.0 ± 28.7 mg/dL for females. The mean-2SD (standard deviation) value representing the reference value of healthy adults was 153.1 mg/dL for males and 148.6 mg/dL for females, which was close to 150 mg/dL. CONCLUSION It was concluded that the reference value of masticatory performance as measured by the amount of glucose extraction after chewing gummy jelly was 150 mg/dL.
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- Hiroshi Shiga
- Department of Partial and Complete Denture, School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo, The Nippon Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Partial and Complete Denture, School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo, The Nippon Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Partial and Complete Denture, School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo, The Nippon Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Partial and Complete Denture, School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo, The Nippon Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Partial and Complete Denture, School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo, The Nippon Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Partial and Complete Denture, School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo, The Nippon Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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Inamochi Y, Fueki K, Yoshida-Kohno E, Hayashi Y, Wakabayashi N. A new masticatory performance scale to integrate food biting, comminution and mixing ability in removable partial denture wearers. J Oral Rehabil 2021; 48:809-816. [PMID: 33738828 DOI: 10.1111/joor.13169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2021] [Revised: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND The existing masticatory performance (MP) tests cannot comprehensively evaluate objective masticatory function. OBJECTIVES We aimed to examine the construct validity and responsiveness and determine the clinically minimum important difference (MID) and related factors of a newly developed MP scale to integrate food biting, comminution and mixing ability in patients with removable partial dentures (RPDs). METHODS Masticatory performance tests using gummy jelly, peanuts and colour-changeable gum were performed before and 3 months after RPD treatment in 248 partially dentate patients. A 10-point ordinal subscale was created for each MP test based on the distributions of MP values, and the three subscales were integrated into a single scale (iMP scale). We analysed the correlations between MP values and iMP scores and determined the effect size for RPD treatments and the MID on the basis of patient perception of chewing ability. RESULTS iMP scores exhibited moderate correlations with the three MP values (|ρ| = 0.73-0.79, p < .001) and with the change scores (|ρ| =0.61-0.64, p < .001). The mean iMP score significantly increased after RPD treatment (p < .001), and the effect size was 0.35. Of the 248 patients, 55 (22%) reported a slight improvement in chewing ability with a mean iMP score change of 2.1 points. Sex and the number of missing teeth were significantly associated with iMP scores (p < .05). CONCLUSIONS The iMP scale comprehensively evaluated objective masticatory function, including food biting, comminution and mixing ability in RPD wearers, and an increase of two points on the iMP scale was considered to be the MID in RPD treatments.
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- Yuka Inamochi
- Department of Removable Partial Prosthodontics, Oral Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Removable Partial Prosthodontics, Oral Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Removable Partial Prosthodontics, Oral Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Removable Partial Prosthodontics, Oral Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Removable Partial Prosthodontics, Oral Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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