U.S., Dec. 10 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07271901) titled 'Masticatory Performance in Mixed Dentition Children Before and After Dental Treatment' on Nov. 26.
Brief Summary: This prospective clinical study aimed to evaluate the effects of dental treatment on masticatory performance and food preferences in children during the mixed dentition period. A total of 100 children aged 6 to 9 years were included and categorized into three groups based on the Caries Assessment Spectrum and Treatment (CAST) index (CAST 5, 6, and 7). Masticatory performance was objectively assessed using a two-coloured chewing gum mixing test (Vivident Fruit Swing) and analyzed with ViewGum(c) software by calculating th...