Kinesiographic Parameters -- (1.a) Maximum Mouth Opening, Vertical Axis
Mandibular physiologic movements and the pattern of maxillary denture movement during chewing, as recorded by a kinesiograph (K6-I Diagnostic System, Myotronics research Inc., Seatle, WA).
Specific measures involved: (1) Mouth opening; (2) Movement of the mandible from rest position to maximal occlusion (tooth clenching position); (3) Movement of the mandible during chewing; and (4) Movement of the upper denture base during chewing. Data from each measure was not combined into new variables, and collected in a single time point after each intervention.
All measures were taken according to the vertical, anteroposterior and left-right axes separately.
Kinesiographic Parameters -- (1.b) Maximum Mouth Opening, Anteroposterior Axis
Mandibular physiologic movements and the pattern of maxillary denture movement during chewing, as recorded by a kinesiograph (K6-I Diagnostic System, Myotronics research Inc., Seatle, WA).
Specific measures involved: (1) Mouth opening; (2) Movement of the mandible from rest position to maximal occlusion (tooth clenching position); (3) Movement of the mandible during chewing; and (4) Movement of the upper denture base during chewing. Data from each measure was not combined into new variables, and collected in a single time point after each intervention.
All measures were taken according to the vertical, anteroposterior and left-right axes separately.
Kinesiographic Parameters -- (1.c) Maximum Mouth Opening, Left-right Axis
Mandibular physiologic movements and the pattern of maxillary denture movement during chewing, as recorded by a kinesiograph (K6-I Diagnostic System, Myotronics research Inc., Seatle, WA).
Specific measures involved: (1) Mouth opening; (2) Movement of the mandible from rest position to maximal occlusion (tooth clenching position); (3) Movement of the mandible during chewing; and (4) Movement of the upper denture base during chewing. Data from each measure was not combined into new variables, and collected in a single time point after each intervention.
All measures were taken according to the vertical, anteroposterior and left-right axes separately.
Kinesiographic Parameters -- (2.a) Rest Position, Vertical Axis
Mandibular physiologic movements and the pattern of maxillary denture movement during chewing, as recorded by a kinesiograph (K6-I Diagnostic System, Myotronics research Inc., Seatle, WA).
Specific measures involved: (1) Mouth opening; (2) Movement of the mandible from rest position to maximal occlusion (tooth clenching position); (3) Movement of the mandible during chewing; and (4) Movement of the upper denture base during chewing. Data from each measure was not combined into new variables, and collected in a single time point after each intervention.
All measures were taken according to the vertical, anteroposterior and left-right axes separately.
Kinesiographic Parameters -- (2.b) Rest Position, Anteroposterior Axis
Mandibular physiologic movements and the pattern of maxillary denture movement during chewing, as recorded by a kinesiograph (K6-I Diagnostic System, Myotronics research Inc., Seatle, WA).
Specific measures involved: (1) Mouth opening; (2) Movement of the mandible from rest position to maximal occlusion (tooth clenching position); (3) Movement of the mandible during chewing; and (4) Movement of the upper denture base during chewing. Data from each measure was not combined into new variables, and collected in a single time point after each intervention.
All measures were taken according to the vertical, anteroposterior and left-right axes separately.
Kinesiographic Parameters -- (2.c) Rest Position, Left-right Axis
Mandibular physiologic movements and the pattern of maxillary denture movement during chewing, as recorded by a kinesiograph (K6-I Diagnostic System, Myotronics research Inc., Seatle, WA).
Specific measures involved: (1) Mouth opening; (2) Movement of the mandible from rest position to maximal occlusion (tooth clenching position); (3) Movement of the mandible during chewing; and (4) Movement of the upper denture base during chewing. Data from each measure was not combined into new variables, and collected in a single time point after each intervention.
All measures were taken according to the vertical, anteroposterior and left-right axes separately.
Kinesiographic Parameters -- (3.a) Mandibular Chewing Movement, Vertical Axis
Mandibular physiologic movements and the pattern of maxillary denture movement during chewing, as recorded by a kinesiograph (K6-I Diagnostic System, Myotronics research Inc., Seatle, WA).
Specific measures involved: (1) Mouth opening; (2) Movement of the mandible from rest position to maximal occlusion (tooth clenching position); (3) Movement of the mandible during chewing; and (4) Movement of the upper denture base during chewing. Data from each measure was not combined into new variables, and collected in a single time point after each intervention.
All measures were taken according to the vertical, anteroposterior and left-right axes separately.
Kinesiographic Parameters -- (3.b) Mandibular Chewing Movement, Anteroposterior Axis
Mandibular physiologic movements and the pattern of maxillary denture movement during chewing, as recorded by a kinesiograph (K6-I Diagnostic System, Myotronics research Inc., Seatle, WA).
Specific measures involved: (1) Mouth opening; (2) Movement of the mandible from rest position to maximal occlusion (tooth clenching position); (3) Movement of the mandible during chewing; and (4) Movement of the upper denture base during chewing. Data from each measure was not combined into new variables, and collected in a single time point after each intervention.
All measures were taken according to the vertical, anteroposterior and left-right axes separately.
Kinesiographic Parameters -- (3.c) Mandibular Chewing Movement, Left-right Axis
Mandibular physiologic movements and the pattern of maxillary denture movement during chewing, as recorded by a kinesiograph (K6-I Diagnostic System, Myotronics research Inc., Seatle, WA).
Specific measures involved: (1) Mouth opening; (2) Movement of the mandible from rest position to maximal occlusion (tooth clenching position); (3) Movement of the mandible during chewing; and (4) Movement of the upper denture base during chewing. Data from each measure was not combined into new variables, and collected in a single time point after each intervention.
All measures were taken according to the vertical, anteroposterior and left-right axes separately.
Kinesiographic Parameters -- (4.a) Upper Denture Base Movement, Vertical Axis
Mandibular physiologic movements and the pattern of maxillary denture movement during chewing, as recorded by a kinesiograph (K6-I Diagnostic System, Myotronics research Inc., Seatle, WA).
Specific measures involved: (1) Mouth opening; (2) Movement of the mandible from rest position to maximal occlusion (tooth clenching position); (3) Movement of the mandible during chewing; and (4) Movement of the upper denture base during chewing. Data from each measure was not combined into new variables, and collected in a single time point after each intervention.
All measures were taken according to the vertical, anteroposterior and left-right axes separately.
Kinesiographic Parameters -- (4.b) Upper Denture Base Movement, Anteroposterior Axis
Mandibular physiologic movements and the pattern of maxillary denture movement during chewing, as recorded by a kinesiograph (K6-I Diagnostic System, Myotronics research Inc., Seatle, WA).
Specific measures involved: (1) Mouth opening; (2) Movement of the mandible from rest position to maximal occlusion (tooth clenching position); (3) Movement of the mandible during chewing; and (4) Movement of the upper denture base during chewing. Data from each measure was not combined into new variables, and collected in a single time point after each intervention.
All measures were taken according to the vertical, anteroposterior and left-right axes separately.
Kinesiographic Parameters -- (4.c) Upper Denture Base Movement, Left-right Axis
Mandibular physiologic movements and the pattern of maxillary denture movement during chewing, as recorded by a kinesiograph (K6-I Diagnostic System, Myotronics research Inc., Seatle, WA).
Specific measures involved: (1) Mouth opening; (2) Movement of the mandible from rest position to maximal occlusion (tooth clenching position); (3) Movement of the mandible during chewing; and (4) Movement of the upper denture base during chewing. Data from each measure was not combined into new variables, and collected in a single time point after each intervention.
All measures were taken according to the vertical, anteroposterior and left-right axes separately.