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Review
. 2010 Mar;71(2):96-107.
doi: 10.1007/s00056-010-0909-8. Epub 2010 Apr 1.

Malocclusion, mastication and the gastrointestinal system: a review

[Article in English, German]
Peter Proff  1
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Review

Malocclusion, mastication and the gastrointestinal system: a review

[Article in English, German]
Peter Proff. J Orofac Orthop. 2010 Mar.

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.

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