Association of Masticatory Efficiency and Reduced Number of Antagonistic Contacts Due to Extraction, Changing Dentition or Malocclusion in Children

• Main Authors: Odri Cicvaric (Author), Renata Grzic (Author), Marija Simunovic Erpusina (Author), Suncana Simonic-Kocijan (Author), Danko Bakarcic (Author), Natasa Ivancic Jokic (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Tooth extraction, changing dentition and malocclusion can decrease area of occlusal contact and negatively affect masticatory efficiency. Aim of this study was to evaluate difference in masticatory efficiency in association with previously named factors. Materials and methods: In this cr...