Masticatory Function

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• Masticatory function is measured with both subjective and objective methods. — Efficacy of periodontal therapy in preventing tooth loss and improving masticatory function in patients with chronic kidney disease: a protocol for a single-centre randomised controlled trial in China
• Lower variance of hue indicates better colour mixing and better chewing performance. — Efficacy of periodontal therapy in preventing tooth loss and improving masticatory function in patients with chronic kidney disease: a protocol for a single-centre randomised controlled trial in China
• Secondary objectives include assessing whether NSPT plus SPC improves masticatory function. — Efficacy of periodontal therapy in preventing tooth loss and improving masticatory function in patients with chronic kidney disease: a protocol for a single-centre randomised controlled trial in China
• The subjective questionnaire assesses dietary patterns, chewing perceptions, preference for food texture, self-reported weakness and tooth mobility. — Efficacy of periodontal therapy in preventing tooth loss and improving masticatory function in patients with chronic kidney disease: a protocol for a single-centre randomised controlled trial in China
• The objective gum test requires participants to chew two differently coloured pieces of gum for 20 cycles before scanned analysis. — Efficacy of periodontal therapy in preventing tooth loss and improving masticatory function in patients with chronic kidney disease: a protocol for a single-centre randomised controlled trial in China