Masticatory performance with a prosthesis following maxillectomy: an analysis of 43 cases

J Oral Rehabil. 2003 Jun;30(6):642-5. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2842.2003.01087.x.

Abstract

To statistically evaluate the factors that influenced masticatory performance following Maxillectomy, masticatory performance was measured in 43 patients with a post-operative prosthesis by means of a spectrophotometer using adenosine triphosphate (ATP) granules. Our statistical analysis revealed that the number of occluding post-canine teeth and the patient's sex were factors that influenced masticatory performance and demonstrated that it was most important to improve occlusion in the pre-molar/molar region.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Dental Occlusion
  • Dental Prosthesis / standards*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mastication*
  • Maxilla / surgery*
  • Middle Aged
  • Sex Factors