Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3120960 | Archives of Oral Biology | 2014 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
TC appeared to adapt with age. Although TC scaled most significantly with age, it is more likely that TC is mechanistically linked to jaw length or size. The decrease in TC variation with age suggests improved efficiency. TC did not scale with “aesthetic” variables, suggesting that these do not impact chewing rate; however, clinical procedures that impact jaw length may. The negative allometric scaling of TC with “functional” variables may reflect the pedomorphic jaw and face of humans. Further human studies will provide insights into the nature of scaling and adaptation of rhythmic chewing during development.
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Authors
Geoffrey E. Gerstner, Shashi Madhavan, Thomas M. Braun,