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- ÍtemSolo MetadatosEficacia masticatoria en adultos mayores dentados y portadores de prótesis revisión de la literatura(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2023) Astudillo Reyes, Jonnathan Xavier; Naula Vicuña, Carlos Roberto; 0107483521Introduction. Chewing efficiency refers to the level of chewing received on various foods. Chewing force has been one of the most studied functions in recent decades based on general aspects without considering the elderly population. Objectives. To analyze the importance of masticatory efficiency in dentate and prosthesis-wearing older adults. Methodology. A literature review was carried out to embed the components that predominate in chewing and the pleasure that older adults with natural teeth or those who use some prosthesis have. Conclusion. This study showed that patients wearing partial dentures in the maxilla had high chewing function, followed by partial dentures in the mandible, patients wearing all single dentures, and finally, those with dentures in both arches mandibles.