Oral processing behavior and dental caries; an insight into a new relationship.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Previous evidence suggests an individual variation in the preferred oral processing behavior. Individuals can be classified as firm processing(FPL) or soft processing likers(SPL). FPL(crunchers and chewers) prefer using their teeth while SPL(smooshers and suckers) prefer using the tongue and the palate when processing different food items. Variation in the preferred oral processing behavior has been associated with differences in food texture preference and eating time. Time is one of the factors directly related to the development of dental caries(tooth decay). Oral retention and eating times are associated with greater caries experience. This study aims to explore if a relationship exists between the preferred oral processing behavior and the individual's caries expe

SUBMITTER: Alazzam MF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11218957 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature