Factors that affect the bite force measurement.
10.14368/jdras.2016.32.1.1
- Author:
Ji Ho IM
1
;
Wonsup LEE
;
Myung Joo KIM
;
Young Jun LIM
;
Ho Beom KWON
Author Information
1. Department of Periodontology, Research Institute for Oral Sciences, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, Republic of Korea. hsum@gwnu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
bite force;
bite force recording devices;
bite force analysis
- MeSH:
Bite Force*;
Dentition;
Digestion;
Female;
Humans;
Ligaments;
Male;
Mandible;
Mastication;
Maxilla;
Periodontal Diseases;
Stomatognathic System;
Temporomandibular Joint;
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders;
Tooth
- From:Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
2016;32(1):1-7
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Mastication is the process to help digestion by chewing or grinding food. Masticatory system consists of maxilla, mandible, temporomandibular joints, ligaments, dentitions, and musculatures. Assessing the bite force can be one of the methods to estimate the masticatory system. Bite force is influenced by facial morphology, age, sex, periodontal status, temporomandibular joint disorder and dental condition, and so forth. In general, higher maximum bite force is seen in those who have a square-shaped face and in male rather than female. In addition, bite force tends to be increased by age 20, maintained constantly until age 40 - 50, and then decreased. Periodontal disease is known as a causative factor for decreased bite force while temporomandibular disorder (TMD) remains controversial as to whether it affects the force. The status of teeth is considered as an important factor to determine the maximum bite force.
