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forces used in mastication.

The force generated during routine mastication of food such as carrots or meat is about 70 to 150 N. The maximum masticatory force in some people may reach up to 500 to 700 N.

The study of masticatory force in patients with polymyositis and dermatomyositis shows that hyposalivation and mucosal alterations can be related to the pathology of masticatory system.

Force distribution

thumbNankali systematized masticatory force distribution.

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