Objective Dietary loading has been reported to have an effect on temporomandibular joint
(TMJ) remodeling via periodontal-muscular reflex. We therefore examined whether reducing …

In molars without permanent eruption, wear deeply modifies the geometry of the crown. To
test for a signature of diet on wear dynamics, the molar geometry was compared between …

It has been suggested that feeding a soft diet could possibly inhibit normal development of
the masticatory function. However, the consequences of such changes in the alimentary …

Objective To verify the hypothesis that appropriate acquisition of masticatory function and
normal growth of the mandible are modified by malocclusion. Materials and Methods …

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive disease affecting upper and lower motor
neurons. Feeding disorders are observed in patients with ALS. The mastication movements …

The demand for the use of mice as animal models for elucidating the pathophysiologies and
pathogeneses of oral motor disorders has been increasing in recent years, as more and …

Molar morphology is shaped by phylogenetic history and adaptive processes related to food
processing. Topographic parameters of the occlusal surface, such as sharpness and relief …

Background Mastication is one of the most fundamental functions for the conservation of life.
The demand for devices for evaluating stomatognathic function, for instance, recording …

The maturation of rhythmic jaw movements (RJMs) and related neuromuscular control has
rarely been studied in animals, though this process is essential for regulating the …

Objective The aim of the current clinical study was to reveal whether harvesting of a
temporalis fascia graft would be associated with a higher incidence of temporomandibular …