Impact of tooth wear on masticatory performance

Conclusion This study showed that the degree of tooth wear could not be observed to have an effect on masticatory performance. Clinical significance On individual level an effect could be present but looking at a larger group of patients, the degree of tooth wear did not have a relation with masticatory performance as measured with a communition test

Source: Journal of Dentistry - June 28, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research