Bite force evaluation in subjects with cleft lip and palate

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the masticatory function of subjects with cleft lip and palate by analyzing the bite force developed by these individuals. Bite force was evaluated in a group of 27 individuals with repaired unilateral cleft lip and palate (14 males and 13 females - aged 18-...

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Main Authors: Carla Renata Sipert, Ana Claudia Martins Sampaio, Inge Elly Kiemle Trindade, Alceu Sérgio Trindade Junior
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of São Paulo 2009-04-01
Series:Journal of Applied Oral Science
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-77572009000200012