title: Oral prosthesis and chemosensory taste function. A review of the literature.
abstract: Denture use may have a negative impact on the ability to taste food, which in turn can jeopardize one's nutritional well-being. It is important that dentists understand the relationship.
authors.affiliation: Department of Removable Prosthodontics, State University of New York, Buffalo.
authors.forename: K R
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: McHenry
mesh_terms: D003778:Dentures; D006801:Humans; D012463:Saliva / Q000502:physiology; D012684:Sensory Thresholds / Q000502:physiology; D013649:Taste / Q000502:physiology*