Bite force in temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) and healthy complete denture wearers
The signs and symptoms of temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) may contribute to reduce bite force and muscular activity. The aims of this study were to compare bite force in complete denture wearers with TMD (TMD group) and without TMD (healthy group).The TMD group consisted of 9 individuals, who had worn a maxillary and a mandibular complete removable denture for more than 10 years. The healthy group consisted of 9 participants who wore dentures and had satisfactory interocclusal and maxillomandibular relationship. Helkimo Index was used to analyze the dysfunction level. Maximum bite force was measured using a digital dynamometer with capacity of 100 kgf and adapted to oral conditions.The TMD group presented smaller mean bite force values than the healthy group, though without statistical significance (p>0.05). This outcome suggests that the TMD signs and symptoms and the structural conditions of the dentures did not affect the maximal bite force of complete denture wearers.
Main Authors: | Hotta,Patrícia Tiemy Hirono, Hotta,Takami Hirono, Bataglion,César, Pavão,Rogério Fávaro, Siéssere,Selma, Regalo,Simone Cecílio Hallak |
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Format: | Digital revista |
Language: | English |
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Fundação Odontológica de Ribeirão Preto
2008
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Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-64402008000400012 |
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