Recently, frequency of mastication has dramatically decreased along with changes in dietary habits. Masticatory stimulation has influence on the development of the central nervous system as well as ...

To investigate the effects of appetitive sensations, body mass index (BMI) and physical/sensory properties of food (almonds) on masticatory indices and resultant pre-swallowing particle sizes. Twelve ...

This can in turn increase early-phase insulin secretion. As well as damaged teeth, mastication can be affected by sarcopenia, which is the weakening of the muscles. When the masseter muscle (chewing ...