Some clinical investigations of the masticatory performance of complete denture wearers.
1984
Y M Poyiadjis, and
P R Likeman
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D008297
Male
Males
D008409
Mastication
The act and process of chewing and grinding food in the mouth.
Chewing
D008875
Middle Aged
An adult aged 45 - 64 years.
Middle Age
D010367
Arachis
A plant genus of the family FABACEAE that includes peanuts.
Arachis hypogaea,Peanuts,Peanut
D002638
Chewing Gum
A preparation of chicle, sometimes mixed with other plastic substances, sweetened and flavored. It is masticated usually for pleasure as a candy substitute but it sometimes acts as a vehicle for the administration of medication.
Chewing Gums,Gum, Chewing,Gums, Chewing
D003824
Denture, Complete
A denture replacing all natural teeth and associated structures in both the maxilla and mandible.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328
Adult
A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available.
Adults
D000368
Aged
A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available.