Tongue function and swallowing in individuals with temporomandibular disorders

Abstract The tongue participates in the oral phase of swallowing by pushing the food bolus toward the oropharynx. This relationship between tongue function and swallowing is little addressed addressed in individuals with temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD). Objective: To analyze the association of...

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Main Authors: Raquel Rodrigues Rosa, Mariana da Rocha Salles Bueno, Renata Resina Migliorucci, Alcione Ghedini Brasolotto, Katia Flores Genaro, Giédre Berretin-Felix
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of São Paulo 2020-04-01
Series:Journal of Applied Oral Science
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-77572020000100430&tlng=en