Influence of Occlusal Conditions on Masticatory Efficiency in Dentulous Adults − A Pilot Study −

Purpose: To establish ideal occlusal contacts for fixed prostheses, the relationship between masticatory efficiency and occlusal contacts in dentulous adults should be investigated using suitable experimental foods. In this study, masticatory efficiency, especially fragmentation ability at the early stage of mastication, in healthy adults was evaluated using dried raisins that deform before fragmentating it at an early stage of mastication. In addition, the influence of occlusal conditions on masticatory efficiency was investigated.