The present study aimed investigate the age and gender influence on maximal molar bite
force and at outlining the criteria for normal masticatory muscle development in a sample of …

Restricted mouth opening (RMO) and trismus are terms commonly used in oral oncology in
instances where there is difficulty in mouth opening. The term trismus in oral oncology is …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of age on the electromyographic
activity of masticatory muscles. All volunteers were Brazilian, fully dentate (except for Group I …

A população de idosos no Brasil e no mundo tem crescido em ritmo acelerado. O cirurgião-
dentista deve estar atento a esse fato e ampliar seus conhecimentos na área da …

Purpose The purpose of this Best Evidence Consensus Statement was to search the
literature to determine if there is a relationship between patient specific factors and occlusal …

The determination of normal parameters is an important procedure in the evaluation of the
stomatognathic system. We used the surface electromyography standardization protocol …

Introduction Molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is a qualitative defect of dental enamel
that affects one or more permanent first molars, with or without involvement of the incisor …

The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of low level laser applied to acupuncture
points of patients diagnosed with temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD). Ten patients aged …

Complete dentures should satisfy patients' needs for comfort, function and aesthetics. Thirty
edentulous patients were enrolled in this study. Two sets of complete dentures were made …

Background Among the very elderly, poor oral health reduces life expectancy. In this study,
differences in the magnitude of the maximum occlusal force (MOF) in the very elderly were …