Changes in occlusal contact area and average bite pressure during treatment of anterior crossbite in primary dentition

The purpose of this study was to examine changes in functional parameters of patients with anterior crossbite in primary dentition during orthodontic treatment. Occlusal contact area (OCA), average bite pressure (ABP) and integrated occlusal load (IOL) were measured. Data obtained before the start of treatment (period A), data obtained when crossbite had improved (period B) and data obtained when the appliance had been removed (period C) were compared. OCA showed the lowest value in period B, and then gradually increased. ABP increased until period B and then declined or became constant. OCA and IOL showed significant differences in periods A and B and periods B and C (p<0.05). The results suggest that about 6 months is required for stability of the occlusion and acquisition of function in the new occlusion after improvement of crossbite.

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Changes in occlusal force and occlusal contact area after orthodontic treatment

The Korean Journal of Orthodontics ◽

10.4041/kjod.2010.40.3.176 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 40 (3) ◽

pp. 176 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Yoon-Jeong Choi ◽

Chooryung J. Chung ◽

Kyung-Ho Kim

Keyword(s):

Contact Area ◽

Orthodontic Treatment ◽

Occlusal Force ◽

Occlusal Contact

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The effect of periodontal surgery on bite force, occlusal contact area and bite pressure

The Journal of the American Dental Association ◽

10.14219/jada.archive.2006.0319 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 137 (7) ◽

pp. 978-983 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Arzu Alkan ◽

Ilker Keskiner ◽

Selim Arici ◽

Shuichi Sato

Keyword(s):

Contact Area ◽

Bite Force ◽

Periodontal Surgery ◽

Occlusal Contact ◽

Bite Pressure

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Influence of Clenching Intensity on Bite Force Balance, Occlusal Contact Area, and Average Bite Pressure

Journal of Dental Research ◽

10.1177/00220345990780070801 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 78 (7) ◽

pp. 1336-1344 ◽

Cited By ~ 232

Author(s):

O. Hidaka ◽

M. Iwasaki ◽

M. Saito ◽

T. Morimoto

Keyword(s):

Contact Area ◽

Bite Force ◽

Force Balance ◽

Occlusal Contact ◽

Bite Pressure

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Masticatory Function Assessment of Adult Patients With Cleft Lip and Palate After Orthodontic Treatment

The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal ◽

10.1177/1055665621991733 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 105566562199173

Author(s):

Sayumi Miura ◽

Hiroshi Ueda ◽

Koji Iwai ◽

Cynthia Concepcion Medina ◽

Eri Ishida ◽

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Keyword(s):

Contact Area ◽

Orthodontic Treatment ◽

Cleft Lip ◽

Cleft Lip And Palate ◽

Adult Patients ◽

Occlusal Force ◽

Occlusal Contact ◽

Masticatory Function ◽

Masticatory Efficiency ◽

Normal Occlusion

Objective: To determine whether orthodontically treated patients with cleft lip and palate (CLP) possess a different masticatory function than those of untreated patients with normal occlusion. Design: Occlusal contact area, occlusal force, as well as masseter and anterior temporal muscular activity were measured during maximum voluntary clenching (MVC) tests. Mandibular left and right lateral movements during mastication were also assessed. To further elucidate the nature of masticatory function, especially to determine the rate of abnormal jaw movement patterns, a parametric error index (EI) was set. Finally, masticatory efficiency was evaluated with a glucose sensitive measuring device. Participants: Fifteen patients with CLP who had previously completed the orthodontic treatments required to achieve an acceptable and more harmonious occlusion accepted to volunteer in this study along with 21 untreated patients who already possessed a normal occlusion. Results: Patients with CLP showed a significantly lower occlusal force, reduced occlusal contact area, and decreased masticatory efficiency as well as significantly higher EI value when compared with controls. However, there was no significant difference when analyzing muscle activity, although masticatory efficiency was significantly different between the 2 groups. Despite this result, the scores obtained by the patients with CLP in the masticatory efficiency tests were still in the normal range. Conclusions: Orthodontic treatment for adult patients with CLP provides a satisfactory result for the patients’ masticatory ability albeit significantly less ideal compared with untreated patients with normal occlusion.

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Effects of bruxism on the maximum bite force

Vojnosanitetski pregled ◽

10.2298/vsp150327165t ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 74 (2) ◽

pp. 138-144 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Jelena Todic ◽

Ankica Mitic ◽

Dragoslav Lazic ◽

Radivoje Radosavljevic ◽

Milos Staletovic

Keyword(s):

Contact Area ◽

Bite Force ◽

Significant Determinant ◽

Occlusal Contact ◽

Pressure Sensitive ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Single Sheet ◽

Potential Impact ◽

Masticatory System ◽

Bite Pressure

Background/Aim. Bruxism is a parafunctional activity of the masticatory system, which is characterized by clenching or grinding of teeth. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the presence of bruxism has impact on maximum bite force, with particular reference to the potential impact of gender on bite force values. Methods. This study included two groups of subjects: without and with bruxism. The presence of bruxism in the subjects was registered using a specific clinical questionnaire on bruxism and physical examination. The subjects from both groups were submitted to the procedure of measuring the maximum bite pressure and occlusal contact area using a single-sheet pressure-sensitive films (Fuji Prescale MS and HS Film). Maximal bite force was obtained by multiplying maximal bite pressure and occlusal contact area values. Results. The average values of maximal bite force were significantly higher in the subjects with bruxism compared to those without bruxism (p < 0.001). Occlusal contact area was significantly higher in the subjects suffering from bruxism (p < 0.001), while the maximal bite pressure values did not show a significant difference between the studied groups (p > 0.01). Maximal bite force was significantly higher in the males compared to the females in all segments of the research. Conclusion. The presence of bruxism influences the increase in the maximum bite force as shown in this study. Gender is a significant determinant of bite force. Registration of maximum bite force can be used in diagnosing and analysing pathophysiological events during bruxism.

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