From brain to bridge: masticatory function and dental implants

• Masticatory function is an important aspect of oral health, and oral rehabilitation should aim to maintain or restore adequate function. The present qualitative review is the joint effort of a group of clinicians and researchers with experiences ranging from basic and clinical oral neuroscience to management of patients with dental implants. The aim is to provide a short summary for the clinician of the many aspects related to masticatory function (including quality of life) and rehabilitation with dental implants. While there are many reviews on the tissue responses to dental implants and technical aspects, the functional aspects have received relatively little focus.

Subject headings

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Klinisk medicin -- Odontologi (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Clinical Medicine -- Dentistry (hsv//eng)

Keyword

mastication

dental implants

oral function

neuroplasticity

sensorimotor

quality of life

quality-of-life

periodontal mechanoreceptive afferents

supported

mandibular overdentures

orofacial aesthetic scale

maximum bite force

edentulous patients

muscle-activity

prosthodontic patients

patient

satisfaction

motor function

nmark

v35

p72

grandmont p

1994

journal of dental research

v73

p1096

ntistry

v18

p88

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