Effect of teeth clenching on handgrip force in adult men: role of periodontal mechanoreceptors.
Murat KayabekirMeltem TuncerPublished in: Acta neurologica Belgica (2023)
Decreases in masticatory sensory information processes influence handgrip force values which is the most important indicator of motor function. The lack of periodontal mechanoreceptors associated with dental prosthesis usage may lead to a loss in muscle strength.