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| Autor(es): |
Ribeiro, Giselle Rodrigues
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Campos, Camila Heitor
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Matheus Rodrigues Garcia, Renata Cunha
Número total de Autores: 3
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| Tipo de documento: | Artigo Científico |
| Fonte: | CLINICAL ORAL INVESTIGATIONS; v. 21, n. 4, p. 1149-1156, MAY 2017. |
| Citações Web of Science: | 5 |
| Resumo | |
To evaluate masticatory function in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) during levodopa ``on{''} period using new removable dental prosthesis. A total of 34 elderly individuals with PD (n = 17, mean age = 69.41 +/- 4.65 years) or without PD (n = 17, mean age = 70.71 +/- 4.65 years) were recruited for this study. Participants received new complete dentures and/or removable partial dentures. Two months after the subjects were free of any prostheses discomfort, masticatory function was assessed. A kinesiographic device was used to measure the range of jaw motion and jaw movements while chewing a silicone test material (Optocal). Masticatory performance was determined by median particle size (X-50) of the Optocal after 40 masticatory cycles. Maximum bite force was assessed by a strain sensor placed in the bilateral first molars region. Data were analyzed by t test (P < 0.05). The PD group showed a decreased range of jaw motion, longer duration and slower velocity of the masticatory cycle (P < 0.05), higher X-50 value, and lower maximum bite force (P < 0.05). PD patients have impaired masticatory function during levodopa ``on{''} periods compared to controls. Knowledge that PD is associated with impaired masticatory function is important to dental professionals in decision making related to prosthetics and general dental treatment. (AU) | |
| Processo FAPESP: | 12/15223-2 - Saúde bucal e função mastigatória em pacientes com Doença de Parkinson |
| Beneficiário: | Giselle Rodrigues Ribeiro |
| Modalidade de apoio: | Bolsas no Brasil - Doutorado |