Oral prosthesis and chemosensory taste function. A review of the literature.
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.
McHenry
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Department of Removable Prosthodontics, State University of New York, Buffalo.
D003778:Dentures; D006801:Humans; D012463:Saliva / Q000502:physiology; D012684:Sensory Thresholds / Q000502:physiology; D013649:Taste / Q000502:physiology*