Obesity is a public health problem with an increasing prevalence in the population that affects physiological functions of the individuals. 1,2 Obese individuals have fat deposition in the posterior tongue, with narrowing of the pharyngeal lumen and impairment of muscle function, [3][4][5] which may cause changes in oral motor function.Pre-mature posterior spillage of liquid is more common in obese individuals, 6 which suggests a loss of oral control. A moderate positive correlation is observed between body mass index (BMI) and the time to aspirate water through a straw in young women. 7 Clinical evaluation of the stomatognathic system in obese showed differences from controls, and surface electromyography demonstrated asymmetry of activity of the anterior temporalis. 8 These results indicate possibility of oral motor dysfunction in obese individuals.To analyse the association between obesity and oral motor function is justified for clarifying what kind of impairment obese
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