96 J Orofac Orthop 2010 · No.
2 © Urban & Vogel
Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics
Fortschritte der Kieferorthopädie Review Article
Malocclusion,Mastication and the Gastrointestinal
System
A Review
Dysgnathie,Mastikation undVerdauungsapparat
Ein Überblick...
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96 J Orofac Orthop 2010 · No.
2 © Urban & Vogel
Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics
Fortschritte der Kieferorthopädie Review Article
Malocclusion,Mastication and the Gastrointestinal
System
A Review
Dysgnathie,Mastikation undVerdauungsapparat
Ein Überblick
Peter Proff1
Abstract
The relationship between malocclusion and the gastrointestinal
system has only been examined occasionally, while several pertinent studies have addressed the chewing function as a functional link between oral structures and the gastrointestinal tract.
Following an overview of the physiological masticatory process,
the available evidence regarding associations among dental status, chewing function and gastrointestinal disorders are summarized.
Finally, a review of the relationships between orthodontic
deformities and mastication is presented.
Key Words: Malocclusion · Dentofacial deformities · Masticatory efficiency · Digestion · Gastrointestinal tract ·
Gastrointestinal disorders
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