[Method of express-evaluation of chewing efficiency].

Area of Science:

• Dentistry and Oral Health
• Biomedical Engineering

Background:

• Traditional functional chewing tests are complex, time-consuming, and difficult to implement in routine dental practice.
• These limitations hinder the regular assessment of masticatory function in patients.
• There is a need for a more accessible and efficient method to evaluate chewing efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and validate an easy-to-use method for instant diagnosis of chewing efficiency.
• To provide a cost-effective tool for assessing masticatory function in diverse patient populations.

Main Methods:

• A novel, simplified method for evaluating chewing efficiency was developed.
• The method focuses on rapid assessment without extensive procedures.

Main Results:

• The developed method allows for quick and inexpensive evaluation of chewing efficiency.
• It is applicable to various patient groups, considering age and the condition of their teeth arches.

Conclusions:

• The new method overcomes the practical difficulties associated with traditional chewing tests.
• It offers a valuable, efficient, and economical approach for assessing chewing efficiency in daily stomatological practice.