Effects of functional training after orthognathic surgery on masticatory function in patients with mandibular prognathism

• Main Authors: Nobuhiko Kawai (Author), Manami Shibata (Author), Masahiko Watanabe (Author), Shinya Horiuchi (Author), Kenji Fushima (Author), Eiji Tanaka (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background/purpose: Even after surgical orthodontic treatment, the level of masticatory function in patients with jaw deformities is still lower than that of healthy subjects. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of functional training program using gum chewing exercise after orthog...