The effect of chewing exercise in preschool children on maximum bite force and masticatory performance

Ohira, Akira; Ōno, Yoshiaki; Yano, Naoto; Takagi, Yasuaki

doi:10.1111/j.1365-263x.2011.01162.x

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“…In this study, the mean MBF value of all subjects increased from 468 to 574 N after 4‐week chewing exercise. This result is in agreement with that of Ohira et al (2012), who also reported improvement of MBF after 4‐week chewing exercise. However, our results also showed that the magnitude of such increase in MBF was dependent on the facial type, with the highest percentage of increase noted in subjects of the dolicho facial group.…”

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“…The gum chewing exercise has been used previously to improve bite force and masticatory function (Kiliaridis et al, 1995; Masumoto et al, 2009; Nakagawa et al, 2017; Ohira et al, 2012; van Bruggen et al, 2015). In this study, the mean MBF value of all subjects increased from 468 to 574 N after 4‐week chewing exercise.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Ohira et al (2012) reported that the increased MBF of the preschool children by 4‐week gum chewing exercise was maintained for 4 weeks after exercise had finished. However, there has been few studies to investigate the long‐term effect of chewing exercise.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Therefore, masticatory exercise seems important in improving masticatory disturbance and deficiency. It has been reported that gum chewing exercise is helpful in enhancing bite force and masticatory function (Kiliaridis, Tzakis, & Carlsson, 1995; Masumoto, Yamaguchi, & Fujimoto, 2009; Nakagawa et al, 2017; Ohira, Ono, Yano, & Takagi, 2012; van Bruggen et al, 2015). Kiliaridis et al (1995) reported that 4‐week training with hard chewing gum influenced the functional capacity of the masticatory muscles and increased their strength.…”

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Effects of gum chewing exercise on maximum bite force according to facial morphology

Shirai

Kawai

Hichijo

et al. 2018

Clinical & Exp Dental Res

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Development of the masticatory system is influenced by functional needs. Furthermore, masticatory exercise can improve masticatory function. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential effect of the gum chewing exercise on the maximum bite force (MBF) in adult subjects with different facial morphologies. MBF was measured by a portable occlusal force gauge and lateral cephalogram was used for evaluation of craniofacial morphology in 19 individuals (7 males and 12 females) with a mean age of 25.4 years (SD ± 4.3). The volunteers underwent gum chewing exercise for 5 min twice a day for 4 weeks. MBF was measured before (T1) and after the 4‐week exercise (T2). The facial morphology of the subjects was classified into the brachy (n = 7), mesio (n = 7), and dolicho (n = 5) facial types. In all three groups, exercise was associated with a significant increase in MBF, though the percent increase was highest in the dolicho facial type. We conclude that gum chewing exercise can improve masticatory performance, especially in individuals with dolicho facial morphology.

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Effects of gum chewing exercise on maximum bite force according to facial morphology

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Kawai

Hichijo

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Clinical & Exp Dental Res

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“…By contrast, individuals with increased bite force can choose harder foodstuffs, which in turn increase the bite force. 31 Maintaining normal bite force is especially important for adolescents due to their elevated nutritional requirements.…”

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confidence: 99%