Is the main goal of mastication achieved after orthodontic treatment? A prospective longitudinal study

• Main Authors: Gustavo Hauber Gameiro (Author), Isabela Brandão Magalhães (Author), Mariana Marcon Szymanski (Author), Annicele Silva Andrade (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Dental Press Editora.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the masticatory and swallowing performances in patients with malocclusions before and after orthodontic treatment, comparing them to an age- and gender-matched control group with normal occlusion. Methods: Twenty-three patients with malocclusions requiring orthodon...