The Impact of Orthodontic Treatment on Masticatory Performance: A Literature Review

The aim of this narrative review was to evaluate the possible association between orthodontic therapy and improved masticatory function. A search strategy was conducted using the PubMed database for up to January 2020 using the keywords “mastication” and “orthodontics”. Only human studies investigat...

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Published in:	Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 14; no. 10; p. e30453
Main Authors:	Zanon, Giovanna, Contardo, Luca, Reda, Bachar
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Palo Alto Cureus Inc 19-10-2022 Cureus
Subjects:	Dentistry Food Literature reviews Orthodontics Otolaryngology Pain Patient satisfaction Perceptions Quality of life Surgery Temporomandibular joint disorders
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Summary:	The aim of this narrative review was to evaluate the possible association between orthodontic therapy and improved masticatory function. A search strategy was conducted using the PubMed database for up to January 2020 using the keywords “mastication” and “orthodontics”. Only human studies investigating mastication in orthodontics settings were selected. The search strategy resulted in 1,011 articles, out of which 57 were included in the final analysis. Investigations have generally agreed that masticatory and chewing functions improved post-orthodontic and orthognathic treatments. Studies also showed improvement in the quality of life of patients' post-orthodontic treatment. The articles examined reinforced that besides esthetic reasons, orthodontic therapy does improve the masticatory and chewing functions of individuals, ultimately enhancing their health-related quality of life.
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ISSN:	2168-8184 2168-8184
DOI:	10.7759/cureus.30453