Association between occlusal features and masticatory function in Hong Kong preschool children: a survey with one-year longitudinal follow-up

Abstract Background Mastication is important for breaking down food, aiding swallowing and nutrients absorption, and is therefore fundamental to a child’s development. Studies have shown poor masticatory function to be associated with younger age and presence of caries. However, studies of the assoc...

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Главные авторы:	King Sang Rita Au Yeung, Zhiyi Shan, Fung Hou Kumoi Mineaki Howard Sum, Ka Wai Frank Wong, Hui Man Gillian Lee, Yanqi Yang
Формат:	Artigo
Язык:	Inglês
Опубликовано:	BMC 2024-02-01
Серии:	BMC Oral Health
Предметы:	Mastication Malocclusion Sucking behaviour Dental caries Preschool children
Online-ссылка:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-03895-6
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