Association of mastication and factors affecting masticatory function with obesity in adults: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:A substantial number of adults suffer from obesity, that is caused by the risk factor, masticatory dysfunction. The association between mastication and obesity, however, is inconclusive. This systematic review aims to provide literature regarding the association between mastication and factors affecting masticatory function, and obesity in adults. METHODS:Four electronic databases (PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science) were used to search for publications that met the following criteria: published between 2007 and 2016, written in English, and assessed the associations between mastication and obesity among the population aged ≥18 years. The included publications were analyzed based on the study design, main conclusions, and strength of evidence identified by the

SUBMITTER: Tada A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5935987 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature