Experience changes the brain -- Functional and dysfunctional aspects of the cerebral cortex -- Sensory deprivation of the brain -- Looking into the "black box" -- Language and speech -- Mastication in man -- Occlusion and mastication -- Applied neurophysiological concepts in orthodontics -- Clinical brain function -- Orthodontic avenues to neuroplasticity
Summary
Presents the neurobiology of orthodontics according to the knowledge on the interaction of the brain activity with the senses. This book highlights the ability of orofacial sensory input to modulate and change the brain activity underlying functions of the stomatognathic system, such as chewing, biting, speech and occlusal feedback
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-148) and index
