| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3133115 | International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2012 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Masticatory efficiency may be impaired in individuals with dentofacial deformities. The objective of the present study was to determine the condition of masticatory efficiency in individuals with dentofacial deformities. 30 patients with class II (DG-II) and 35 patients with class III (DG-III) dentofacial deformity participated in the study, all had an indication for orthognathic surgery. 30 volunteers (CG) with no alterations of facial morphology or dental occlusion and with no signs or symptoms of temporomandibular joint dysfunction also participated. Masticatory efficiency was analysed using a
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Authors
M.N.C. Picinato-Pirola, W. Mestriner Jr., O. Freitas, F.V. Mello-Filho, L.V.V. Trawitzki,