The evolution of research on occlusion and brain function

Hara, Tetsuya; Kawanishi, Katsuya; Ohno, Akinori; Iida, Sosuke

doi:10.1016/j.jpor.2016.06.001

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“…One of the main oral functions is chewing, a complex process related to digestion, nutrition, and, for the elderly, even to higher functions of the central nervous system, such as learning and memory. 38 Not all the methods used to evaluate masticatory function fulfill the requirements for direct application while providing dental care to elderly people. [39][40][41][42] The opinion of the e-Delphi panel of experts coincided with the opinion prevailing in the scientific literature regarding the use of a color-changeable chewing-gum 43 associated with a color scale 44 as the most appropriate test material and method to assess masticatory performance in the dental clinic, without having to have additional equipment, in a short period of time and at a low cost.…”

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Developing a protocol for a preventive oral health exam for elderly people (EDePAM) using E-Delphi methodology

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The aim of this study was to develop a Preventive Oral Health Exam for Elderly People (EDePAM), using the e-Delphi technique, to diagnose oral health problems in people 65 or older. The e-Delphi technique was used with experts in multiple stages, and in a final workshop, where an agreement on an examination protocol was reached for diagnosing dental caries, oral mucosa lesions, periodontal diseases, and masticatory function disorders. Quantitative analyses of all the rounds of the e-Delphi method were conducted. It was agreed that the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) should be used together with a modified version of the Nyvad criteria to detect and assess caries lesions. It was also agreed that an assessment was needed of the different factors involved in determining caries risk, namely socioeconomic level, access to fluoride, level of dependence/ functionality, salivary flow, history of head and neck cancer treatment, use of medications that decrease salivary flow, diet, use of removable dental prostheses, exposure of root surfaces, and caries history. Furthermore, patients would be required to undergo an examination of the oral mucosa, where any existing lesion should be described in terms of its clinical appearance, location, and risk potential. It was also agreed that an assessment of masticatory function should be performed using the Leake index, together with chewing-gum combined with a color scale to categorize masticatory performance. The number of pairs of occluding antagonist teeth was considered as the best predictor of masticatory function. The 2018 classification by the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) / European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) was accepted as the standard to assess periodontal status, and it was agreed that this assessment should include an evaluation of clinical attachment loss and bleeding on probing. The novel EDePAM was considered as appropriate for conducting a functional assessment of oral health by providing a comprehensive diagnosis of oral diseases.

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Annual review of selected scientific literature: A report of the Committee on Scientific Investigation of the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry

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Marzola²,

Murphy³

et al. 2018

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry

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In 2017, professional literature germane to the clinical practice of prosthodontics was published at an astounding rate. The annual content of over 50 professional journals was searched in its entirety to arrive at this review intended to provide readers with a general clinical update. For convenience, prosthodontics has been divided into 8 subtopics: general prosthodontic considerations, conventional removable complete prosthodontics, conventional removable partial prosthodontics, conventional fixed prosthodontics, general implant prosthodontic considerations, implant removable prosthodontics, implant-fixed prosthodontics, and prosthodontic materials. In addition to the articles selected for review, a sizable volume of excellent general reviews, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and helpful clinical descriptive materials were also published on topics of prosthodontic interest. Although it would be impractical to provide detailed comments on this voluminous additional material, it is listed here for the reader's convenience: clinical processes, 1-7 anatomy and physiology, 8-20 biomechanics, 21 bruxism, 22-25 conventional complete dentures, 26-28 conventional fixed prosthodontics, 29-33 conventional removable partial prosthodontics, 34-36 diagnosis, 37-43 digital dentistry, 44-47

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Effects of Chewing Gum Stimuli on General and Emotional Stroop Test

Won

Lee

2021

Curr Res Nutr Food Sci

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The aim of this study was to determine whether chewing gum affects cognitive function and stress relief. Sixty volunteers (mean age 23.3±3.01 years) without general or neuropsychiatric disease were recruited, and Stroop tests and stress surveys were conducted. Volunteers were administered performed a General and Emotional Stroop test with and without chewing gum, and the response time was recorded. The response time after chewing gum was significantly faster while conducting the General Stroop test. Stimulation of chewing gum may increase blood flow to the brain, which results in increased cognitive function. The response time was longer in the incongruent stimuli test compared to the congruent stimuli test, due to the effect of Stroop interference. However, when the chewing gum stimulus was introduced, the possibility of effectively reducing this effect. Stress index and response time of negative stimuli test showed weak positive correlation. This study suggests that chewing gum may play a positive role in increasing cognitive function and relieving stress.

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The evolution of research on occlusion and brain function

Cited by 3 publications

References 8 publications

Developing a protocol for a preventive oral health exam for elderly people (EDePAM) using E-Delphi methodology

Developing a protocol for a preventive oral health exam for elderly people (EDePAM) using E-Delphi methodology

Annual review of selected scientific literature: A report of the Committee on Scientific Investigation of the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry

Effects of Chewing Gum Stimuli on General and Emotional Stroop Test

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