Protocol for production of a chewable material for masticatory function tests (Optocal - Brazilian version)

• Main Authors: Rafael de Liz Pocztaruk (Author), Luis Carlos da Fontoura Frasca (Author), Elken Gomes Rivaldo (Author), Eduardo de Lima Fernandes (Author), Maria Beatriz Duarte Gavião (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Pesquisa Odontológica, 2008-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The present article aimed to present a standardized protocol for the production of a chewable test material that has been used in masticatory efficiency and performance studies. This chewable material has advantages in respect to its physical properties when compared to other artificial and natural...