(1) Background: Asymmetry is ubiquitous in nature and humans have well-established
bilateral asymmetries in their structures and functions. However, there are (mostly …

Humans are said to have habitual and non-habitual chewing sides; however, the functional
differences between the chewing sides of implant-supported denture wearers have not been …

Background Tooth wear has been investigated in numerous countries, and the prevalence
has varied. However, the data on tooth wear in China are scarce. The aim of this study was …

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are manifested as a group of signs and symptoms that
affect a particular population profile. Some variables such as sex and age influence the …

Dental or tooth wear is a physiological process in the life cycle of teeth. Loss of the occlusal
surface may cause excessive tooth wear. Several factors may contribute to tooth wear with …

Objective This study assessed the degree of relationship between masticatory laterality and
lateral asymmetry of masticatory performance using silicon pieces enclosed in a latex bag …

Association of Oral Behaviors with Anxiety, Depression, and Jaw Function in Patients with
Temporomandibular Disorders in China: A Cross-Sectional Study - PMC Back to Top Skip to …

Statement of problem The number of implants required for the rehabilitation of completely
edentulous mandibles has been controversial. The use of a greater number of implants can …

Objectives Evaluation of dynamic occlusal parameters can help dentists to understand the
association of occlusion with the preferred chewing side (PCS) and enable optimal …

Purpose: Missing posterior teeth can decrease masticatory function and cause horizontal
mastication deviation, ie, mastication predominance. Mastication predominance may lead to …