Comparison of Jaw Muscle Activity, Masticatory Performance, and Salivation Across Three Chewing Patterns: A Within-Subjects Experimental Study.

Researchers compared jaw muscle activity, chewing effectiveness, and saliva production across three chewing patterns in 20 young adults. Bilateral and alternating chewing produced more balanced muscle activity and longer chewing duration with higher salivary output, without affecting chewing performance.

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