Salivary Flow Rate and Oral Function

The purpose of this study was to investigate if salivary flow rate is important to maintain adequate oral functions.

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Key information

Conditions

Food Comminution Behavior Communication Jaw Movements

Age range

16 year–27 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Piracicaba Dental School

Piracicaba, São Paulo, 13414-903, Brazil

About this study

Hyposalivation may damage oral functions. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate whether patients under hyposalivation present damaged mastication and speech. Forty subjects composed 2 groups: Control (C) and hyposalivation (H). Masticatory performance (MP) was carried out using artificial material and a 10-sieve method. Mandibular movements during speech were obtained using a 3D jaw-tracking device. Neither mastication nor speech have been impaired by low salivary flow rate.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Fully dentate
Good general and oral health

Exclusion criteria

Signs or symptoms of temporomandibular disorders
Parafunctions
Malocclusion
History of communication deficits or prior speech-language treatment

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Campinas, Brazil

Other

Collaborators

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Hyposalivation on Mastication and Speech

Acronym: SOF

Important dates

Study start: 2006
Primary completion: 2006
Study completion: 2007
First posted: Nov 25, 2009
Registry last updated: Nov 25, 2009

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