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Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0123851998
Total Pages : 394 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (238 download)
Book Synopsis Translating Mechanisms of Orofacial Neurological Disorder by :
Download or read book Translating Mechanisms of Orofacial Neurological Disorder written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2011-08-02 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this volume, members of the International Translational Research Network on Orofacial Neurological Disorders and invited experts provide authoritative overviews of new aspects of motor function and sensation relating to neurological disorders in orofacial regions. Orofacial movements constitute fundamental motor patterns with essential roles in consummatory behavior, self-care, defensive and attack behaviors, vocalization and, in higher mammals, verbal as well as non-verbal communication. Clinically, dysfunction in orofacial movement is evident in numerous dental, cranio-maxillo-facial and neuropsychiatric disorders, including dysphagia, Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease and schizophrenia. - Leading authors review state-of-the-art in their field of investigation and provide their views and perspectives for future research - Chapters are extensively referenced to provide readers with a comprehensive list of resources on the topics covered - All chapters include comprehensive background information and are written in a clear form that is also accessible to the non-specialist