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

• Main Authors: King Sang Rita Au Yeung (Author), Zhiyi Shan (Author), Fung Hou Kumoi Mineaki Howard Sum (Author), Ka Wai Frank Wong (Author), Hui Man Gillian Lee (Author), Yanqi Yang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...