Clinical determination of chewing side

I. Fediv, A. Carvalho, A. Correia, P. Fonseca

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Abstract

The main aim of this work is to identify the chewing side by clinic determination of the functional masticatory angle. 70 individuals (58,6% female; 41,4% male) were evaluated. The data were achieved by questionnaire and by clinical examination. The collected data were introduced and analyzed in IBM-SPSS® software, considering a significance level of 5%. We found a statistically significant relation (p≤0,05) between the preferential chewing side and the functional masticatory angle. Bilateral masticators have similar functional masticatory angle and unilateral ones do it for the side with a lower functional masticatory angle. Since most patients do not recognize their preferential chewing side and that it has important functional repercussions that can affect all the components of the stomatognathic system, the simple and rapid clinical determination of the functional masticatory angle indicates the patient’s preferential chewing side.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBiodental engineering V
Subtitle of host publicationproceedings of the 5th International Conference on Biodental Engineering
EditorsJ. Belinha, R. M. Natal Jorge, J. C. Reis Campos, Mário A. P. Vaz, João Manuel R. S. Tavares
Place of PublicationLondon
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages57-59
Number of pages3
Edition1
ISBN (Print)9780367210878
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Event5th International Conference on Biodental Engineering, BIODENTAL 2018 - Porto, Portugal
Duration: 22 Jun 201823 Jun 2018

Publication series

NameBiodental Engineering V - Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Biodental Engineering, 2018

Conference

Conference5th International Conference on Biodental Engineering, BIODENTAL 2018
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityPorto
Period22/06/1823/06/18

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