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Tongue pressure distribution of individual normal occlusions and exploration of related factors.

Min YuXuemei Gao
Published in: Journal of oral rehabilitation (2018)
In rest, there was consistent pressure of tongue against hard palate. The pressure increased significantly during swallowing, especially in females. Tongue pressure was related to dental arch length, width, BMI and weight.
Keyphrases
  • body mass index
  • weight gain
  • oral health
  • drug induced