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Evaluating the masticatory function after mandibulectomy with colour-changing chewing gum.

Y Shibuya¹, S Ishida, T Hasegawa

¹Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan. shibuya@med.kobe-u.ac.jp

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation

|May 23, 2013

Summary

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Colour-changing gum effectively evaluates masticatory performance in patients post-mandibulectomy. This simple tool correlates well with other functional assessments, offering a reliable method for clinicians.

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Area of Science:

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dental Rehabilitation
Biomaterials Science

Background:

Mandibulectomy significantly impacts masticatory function.
Objective evaluation of masticatory performance is crucial for rehabilitation.
Existing methods for assessing chewing efficiency can be complex or subjective.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the clinical utility of color-changing chewing gum for assessing masticatory performance.
To compare the efficacy of color-changing gum with other established methods.

Main Methods:

Thirty-nine patients who underwent various types of mandibulectomy were enrolled.
Masticatory function was assessed using color-changing gum, gummy jelly, and a modified Sato's questionnaire.
Data collection occurred at least 3 months post-prosthesis completion.

Main Results:

Color-changing gum scores showed a significant positive correlation with gummy jelly scores (r = 0.634, P < 0.001).
Color-changing gum scores also correlated significantly with the modified Sato's questionnaire total scores (r = 0.537, P < 0.001).

Conclusions:

Color-changing gum is a valuable and practical tool for evaluating masticatory performance after mandibulectomy.
This method provides a reliable and objective measure of chewing function in this patient population.