title: [Interaction between food texture and dental health].
abstract: The consistency is one of the sensoric properties of a food item and forms the origin of texture. The texture of a food item can be distinguished in hardness, toughness, stickiness, juiciness and chewability. The consistency of food items may influence dental health. It is suggested that hard food cleans the teeth. The chewing pattern depends on the texture of the masticated food. Hard and tough food require a more horizontal movement of the lower jaw, contrary to soft and tender food which mainly require a vertical movement. An adequate food texture contributes to the acceptability and the preference of food.
authors.forename: J N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Aukes
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Felling
authors.forename: A F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Käyser
mesh_terms: D005502:Food; D006801:Humans; D009909:Oral Health; D012684:Sensory Thresholds; D013652:Taste Threshold
vernacular_title: De wissel werking tussen voedseltextuur en gebitsconditie.