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The Effect of Gum Texture on Masticatory Movements

The Effect of Gum Texture on Masticatory Movements - The Effect of Gum Texture on Masticatory Movements

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
JPRN
Registry ID
JPRN-UMIN000051425
Enrollment
20
Registered
2023-06-23
Start date
2023-06-30
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

healthy person

Interventions

Chew each piece of gum with different textures for 1 minute

Sponsors

Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Clinical findings show no abnormalities in jaw movement. No abnormalities in jaw movement on clinical examination. No abnormality in temporomandibular joint and masticatory muscle group No significant anterior-posterior discordance in the upper and lower jaw bones and a normal capsule. No defects other than third molars, and the amount of plexus must be less than -2.5mm.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Those with congenital diseases with maxillofacial malformations Patients with severe caries with crown collapse Patients with congenital defects of permanent teeth Patients with a history of surgical treatment for nasopharyngeal diseases Patients with a history of surgical treatment for tongue disorders (e.g., ankylosis of the lingual frenulum) Patients with abnormal adhesion of the lingual pedicel Patients with vomiting reflex

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1) bite force, occlusal contact area, occlusal balance 2) chewing ability, masticatory path 3) electromyogram of masticatory muscle

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactKaori Ishii

Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo Department of Orthodontics

ishii.kaori@nihon-u.ac.jp047-360-9412

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026