The effect of periodontal status and occlusal support on masticatory performance: A cross-sectional study

Background: The destruction of periodontal tissue caused by periodontitis affects the sensory function of the periodontal ligament, reduces the mechanical support of teeth, and ultimately results in reduced masticatory performance in natural dentitions. Research on those who have lost a large number...

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Main Authors: Priyanka Subramanian Iyer, Vinayak Kumbhojkar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU
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Online Access:http://www.ijournalhs.org/article.asp?issn=2542-6214;year=2017;volume=10;issue=3;spage=262;epage=268;aulast=Iyer