Bite force evaluation in subjects with cleft lip and palate

• Main Authors: Carla Renata Sipert (Author), Ana Claudia Martins Sampaio (Author), Inge Elly Kiemle Trindade (Author), Alceu Sérgio Trindade Junior (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of São Paulo, 2009-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the masticatory function of subjects with cleft lip and palate by analyzing the bite force developed by these individuals. Bite force was evaluated in a group of 27 individuals with repaired unilateral cleft lip and palate (14 males and 13 females - aged 18-...