Comparative Evaluation of Maximum Bite Force and Facial Morphology—A Cross Sectional Study Tiwari Shweta1, Rao Arathi2,*, Shenoy Ramya3, Suprabha BS4 1Ex. Post Graduate Student, Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, A Constituent Institution of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 2Professor, Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, A Constituent Institution of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 3Associate Professor, Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, A Constituent Institution of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 4Professor & Head, Public Health Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, A Constituent Institution of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal *Corresponding Author: Arathi Rao Professor, Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education Light House Hill Road, Mangalore-575001 Email: arathi.rao@manipal.edu
Online published on 19 August, 2019. Abstract Purpose There seems to exist an interaction between craniofacial morphology and bite force. The purpose of the present study was therefore to compare the maximum bite force with various face forms and facial measurements. Method A total of 212 samples were included in the study. Bite force was recorded using Flexiforce Sensors. Facial measurements included facial form, height and other measurements. Student t test, ANOVA test and Post hoc turkey test was applied. Results The maximum bite force value showed significant increase, with increasing age. A statistically significant negative correlation was found between the maximum bite force to the ratio between lower anterior face height to total anterior face height. Maximum bite force value was recorded for the square face form and the lowest maximum for the tapering face form. Conclusion Maximum bite force has significantly positive relationship with transverse facial dimensions, Reduced lower anterior facial height and gonial angle was related to maximum bite force and was significantly higher than subjects with long face. Top Keywords Bite force, facial form, facial measurements. Top |