From brain to bridge: masticatory function and dental implants

M Trulsson, A van der Bilt, G E Carlsson, Klaus Gotfredsen, P Larsson, F Müller, B J Sessle, P Svensson

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Abstract

Masticatory function is an important aspect of oral health, and oral rehabilitation should aim to maintain or restore adequate function. The present qualitative review is the joint effort of a group of clinicians and researchers with experiences ranging from basic and clinical oral neuroscience to management of patients with dental implants. The aim is to provide a short summary for the clinician of the many aspects related to masticatory function (including quality of life) and rehabilitation with dental implants. While there are many reviews on the tissue responses to dental implants and technical aspects, the functional aspects have received relatively little focus.
Original languageEnglish
JournalJournal of Oral Rehabilitation
Volume39
Issue number11
Pages (from-to)858-877
Number of pages20
ISSN0305-182X
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2012

Keywords

  • Bite Force
  • Brain
  • Dental Implants
  • Feedback, Sensory
  • Humans
  • Mastication
  • Motor Cortex
  • Neuronal Plasticity
  • Oral Health
  • Quality of Life
  • Somatosensory Cortex

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