The individual inclination to lead an autonomous life until death is associated with
requirements that may be of physiological, psychosocial and environmental nature. We aim …

Background Epidemiological studies show an association between masticatory function and
cognitive impairment. This has further strengthened the notion that tooth loss and impaired …

Sustained limb motor activity has been used as a therapeutic tool for improving rehabilitation
outcomes and is thought to be mediated by neuroplastic changes associated with activity …

Background Closing movements are among the jaw's basic physiological motor actions.
During functional movements, the jaw changes position continually, which requires …

Abstract Background Oro‐facial dysfunctions (OFDs; oro‐facial myofunctional disorders) in
children and childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) often cause severe problems in articulation …

Background Passive mandibular advancement with functional appliances is commonly used
to treat juvenile patients with mandibular retrognathism. Objective The aim of this study was …

The prefrontal cortex (PFC) plays an important role in several cognitive functions, such as
planning, decision making, and social behavior. We previously reported that periodontal …