Masticatory performance with a prosthesis following maxillectomy: an analysis of 43 cases

summary  To statistically evaluate the factors that influenced masticatory performance following Maxillectomy, masticatory performance was measured in 43 patients with a post‐operative prosthesis by means of a spectrophotometer using adenosine triphosphate (ATP) granules. Our statistical analysis re...

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Published in:Journal of oral rehabilitation 2003-06, Vol.30 (6), p.642-645
Main Authors: Umino, S., Masuda, G., Fujita, K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Age Factors
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Dental Occlusion
Dental Prosthesis - standards
Dentistry
Female
Humans
Male
Mastication
masticatory disorder
masticatory performance
Maxilla - surgery
maxillary prosthesis
maxillectomy
Middle Aged
oral rehabilitation
Sex Factors
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Summary:summary  To statistically evaluate the factors that influenced masticatory performance following Maxillectomy, masticatory performance was measured in 43 patients with a post‐operative prosthesis by means of a spectrophotometer using adenosine triphosphate (ATP) granules. Our statistical analysis revealed that the number of occluding post‐canine teeth and the patient's sex were factors that influenced masticatory performance and demonstrated that it was most important to improve occlusion in the pre‐molar/molar region.
ISSN:0305-182X
1365-2842
DOI:10.1046/j.1365-2842.2003.01087.x