Comparative cross-sectional study of masticatory performance and mastication predominance for patients with missing posterior teeth Hayato Iwashita, DDS, PhD, Yoshihiro Tsukiyama, DDS, PhD, Hidehiro Kori, DDS, PhD, Rika Kuwatsuru, DDS, PhD, Yo Yamasaki, DDS, PhD, Kiyoshi Koyano, DDS, PhD Journal of Prosthodontic Research Volume 58, Issue 4, Pages 223-229 (October 2014) DOI: 10.1016/j.jpor.2014.04.002 Copyright © 2014 Japan Prosthodontic Society Terms and Conditions
Fig. 1 (a) Electromyographic (EMG) data during free mastication. Root mean square (RMS) waveform. (b) EMG data during maximum voluntary clenching. RMS wave form. Journal of Prosthodontic Research 2014 58, 223-229DOI: (10.1016/j.jpor.2014.04.002) Copyright © 2014 Japan Prosthodontic Society Terms and Conditions
Fig. 2 Comparisons of glucose extraction volume and Mastication Predominance Index (MPI) between all the three groups. Glucose extraction volume (a); MPI for chewing gum (b), gummy jellies (c), and peanuts (d). *p<0.05; **p<0.01;***p<0.001 (one-way ANOVA, Scheffé’s multiple comparison test). Journal of Prosthodontic Research 2014 58, 223-229DOI: (10.1016/j.jpor.2014.04.002) Copyright © 2014 Japan Prosthodontic Society Terms and Conditions