Duration of mastication and oral phase of swallowing in the elderly with different dental conditions: a clinical analysis

ABSTRACT Purpose: to measure the total time of mastication and oral phase of swallowing in healthy elderly people, considering different food consistency, the presence of natural teeth, and the type of prosthetic oral rehabilitation, as well to compare dental conditions and consistencies. Methods:...

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Main Authors: Tatiane Totta Salgado, Marina Gatti, Katia Flores Genaro, Luiz Fernando Pegoraro, Giédre Berretin-Felix
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: CEFAC Saúde e Educação 2022-12-01
Series:Revista CEFAC
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-18462022000500503&tlng=en