Browsing Faculty of Dentistry by Author "Wilding, R.J.C."
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The influence on masticatory performance of jaw movements, chewing side preference, occlusal contacf area, muscle activity and jaw tremor
Wilding, R.J.C. (University of the Western Cape, 1996)The primary function of the jaws and teeth in mammals is chewing and swallowing. In man there are additional functions of speech, non-verbal communication and cosmetic appeal. Chewing is a complex operation requiring both ... -
The interaction between physical sign, and chronic pain depression and nonspecific physical symptoms, in patients with temporomandibular
Patel, Naren (University of the Western Cape, 1997)There are both physical and emotional components which are associated with the chronic pain of TMD patients. One of the difficuhies in making an accurate assessment of each component, is the lack of objective criteria ...