Protocol for production of a chewable material for masticatory function tests (Optocal - Brazilian version)
Braz. oral res
;
22(4): 305-310, 2008. ilus
Article
in English
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| ID: lil-502183
ABSTRACT
The present article aimed to present a standardized protocol for the production of a chewable test material that has been used in masticatory efficiency and performance studies. This chewable material has advantages in respect to its physical properties when compared to other artificial and natural test foods. It is constituted by mixing condensation silicon (58.3 percent by weight), common plaster (10.2 percent by weight), alginate (12.5 percent by weight), solid vaseline (11.5 percent by weight), tooth paste (7.5 percent by weight), and catalyst paste (20.8 mg/g), adding also three drops of mint essence. The mixed material is then inserted into an acrylic mould with perforations of 12 mm in diameter and 5 mm in height to produce rounded tablets with those measures after polymerization. It was named "Optocal - Brazilian version". A volume of 3 cm³ is indicated for a chewing test, which corresponds to 12 tablets using the present methodology. The present protocol can make the production of this chewable material easier, helping in its standardization for studies on masticatory function.
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Main subject:
Technology, Dental
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Dental Materials
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Mastication
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. oral res
Journal subject:
Dentistry
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Lutheran University of Brazil/BR
/
State University of Campinas/BR
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