Growth curves for mandibular range of motion and maximum voluntary bite force in healthy children

© 2022 The Authors. European Journal of Oral Sciences published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Scandinavian Division of the International Association for Dental Research..

Mandibular range of motion and bite force are indispensable variables for the evaluation of mandibular function. There are a variety of medical and dental conditions that can negatively affect mandibular function. Values for mandibular range of motion (i.e., active and passive maximum interincisal mouth opening, protrusion, and laterotrusion) and anterior maximum voluntary bite force (AMVBF) in healthy children and adolescents can help in recognizing temporomandibular dysfunction. In this longitudinal study, 169 healthy children aged 6-18 years were included. They were examined at four time points over 1 year. Mixed model analysis was performed to produce growth curves of mandibular range of motion and AMVBF. Average active maximum interincisal mouth opening was significantly higher in boys with 50.0 mm compared to 47.8 mm in girls. Boys also had a significantly higher AMVBF than girls with an average of 169.0 N versus 140.0 N, respectively. Growth curves of active and passive maximum interincisal mouth opening showed an increase with age, albeit levelling off through puberty. The growth curves of AMVBF in girls reach a plateau phase at ages 12-14 years, after which the curve descends; in boys, the AMVBF tended to increase up to 18 years of age, although a slow-down after 14 years of age was noted.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2022

Erschienen:

2022

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:130

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European journal of oral sciences - 130(2022), 3 vom: 24. Juni, Seite e12869

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Verkouteren, Daan R C [VerfasserIn]
de Sonnaville, Willemijn F C [VerfasserIn]
Zuithoff, Nicolaas P A [VerfasserIn]
Wulffraat, Nico M [VerfasserIn]
Steenks, Michel H [VerfasserIn]
Rosenberg, Antoine J W P [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Growth
Journal Article
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Mastication
Mouth
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Temporomandibular joint

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Date Completed 19.05.2022

Date Revised 31.07.2022

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1111/eos.12869

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NLM340112778