Association between occlusal curvature and masticatory movements with different test foods in human young adults with permanent dentitions

Myofunctional orofacial examination: comparative analysis in young adults with and without complaints

“…In general, dental-occlusal disharmony seems to interfere directly in this function and can lead to unilateral chewing patterns. The causes cited refer to the asymmetry of masticatory muscles, temporomandibular disorders, unilateral muscle problem, and occlusal factors, such as premature tooth contacts that would cause deviations in the path of mandibular closure, and the preference for a particular side in chewing seems to be directly related to the better quality of occlusal relationship (4,8,(26)(27)(28) .…”

“…DOI: 10.1590/2317-1782/20142014015 INTRODUCTION The stomatognathic system presents great adaptive capacity of its components to maintain the functionality and integrity of the structures that compose it. The precision, coordination, range, and efficiency of movements developed by the orofacial muscles and structures define many of the characteristics of breathing, chewing, and swallowing and depend fundamentally on their anatomy and organization (1)(2)(3)(4) .…”

“…The age group is one of the aspects to be considered regarding the criteria of what is considered acceptable or an alteration when it comes to stomatognathic functions (9)(10)(11) . Studies with young adults suggest variations in chewing and swallowing from the analysis of various issues that range from structural features, such as alterations in occlusion curve, to temporomandibular disorders and even the textures of food (4,5,12) .…”

“…Young adults are a population that often seeks or is referred to the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with specific complaints, be it associated with negative interference in the evolution of orthodontics; the presence of orofacial pain and limitation of mandibular movements; and difficulties in chewing, breathing, and/or sleeping. However, it appears that many adaptations occur and allow the functionality of the stomatognathic system, even with present or incipient alterations (1,4,5,7,12) , without those factors or characteristics denoting complaint, discomfort, or reason for referral.…”

Choice of food sample in examining the masticatory function in edentulous patients and in patients with removable dentures

“…The objective methods for the examination of the masticatory function combine various techniques of precise laboratory studies by using two main types of food samples that meet the requirements of an objective test (3,5,(8)(9)(10)15,19,21).…”