ArticleJournal of oral rehabilitation2022
Assessment of masticatory efficiency based on glucose concentration in orthodontic patients: A methodological study.
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- Assessment of Masticatory Performance: A Systematic Review of Current Assessment Methods and Measurement Properties.International dental journal · 2026Pooled it
- Chewing Index: A Pilot Trial to Measure Masticatory Effort.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
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- Oral Antacid Use Is Negatively Associated with Serum Prealbumin Levels in Japanese Individuals Undergoing Health Checkups.Nutrients · 2024Article
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- Assessment of masticatory efficiency based on glucose concentration in orthodontic patients: A methodological study.Journal of oral rehabilitation · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundTreatment for malocclusion can cause discomfort and pain in the teeth and periodontium, which may impair masticatory efficiency. The glucose concentration method is widely used to assess masticatory efficiency for its convenience in the clinical situation, although its validity has not been shown.
objectivesThe aims were to determine the validity of the glucose concentration method and investigate if this method can be applicable to orthodontic patients with braces.
methodSixteen healthy individuals (7 men, 9 women, and 26 ± 5 years old) and 16 patients with malocclusions needing orthodontic treatment (5 men, 11 women, and 26 ± 4 years old) participated. Glucose concentration was measured after 5-, 10-, and 15-s mastication of gummy jelly and compared to Hue values obtained from the color-changing gum method (reference method). In addition, all participants were asked to fill out the Oral Health Impact Profile questionnaire (OHIP) to assess differences in perception related to the mouth before and after the placement of braces.
resultsGlucose concentrations were strongly correlated to measures of the two-color chewing gum methods (R
conclusionMeasurement of glucose concentration was confirmed as a reliable and convenient method for assessing masticatory efficiency. Furthermore, it appears that this method is applicable to patients with braces whose perception in the oral cavity could change.
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