Journal of Disability and Oral Health

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Cover Date:
October 2004
Print ISSN:
1470-8558
Electronic ISSN:
1754-2758
Vol:
5
Issue:
2

Effects of edentulism on lingual functions during swallowing

Aim: To evaluate the effects of edentulism and feeding posture on swallowing function. Method: Eight, healthy edentulous individuals were chosen for the evaluation of lingual/palatal pressure during swallowing as a function of posture and edentulism. A prosthetic appliance, consisting of an acrylic base with silicone bite rims, was fabricated to restore vertical occlusal dimension. Liquid (5cc) was repeatedly given to the subjects to swallow upright, at 30°, and in the supine position. Lingual/palatal pressure against sensors embedded in anterior and lateral portions of a denture base was evaluated by a computerised system. Results: Demonstrated that the lingual/palatal pressure was significantly higher when subjects swallowed in the edentulous condition in the 30° and supine positions. It was concluded that the effect of feeding posture was significant to swallowing function in the edentulous condition. Key words: Edentulism, feeding posture, swallowing function

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£15.00
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Page Start
83
Page End
87
Authors
Shiro Suzuki, Fumiyo Tamura

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