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Growth curves for mandibular range of motion and maximum voluntary bite force in healthy children.
Verkouteren, Daan R C; de Sonnaville, Willemijn F C; Zuithoff, Nicolaas P A; Wulffraat, Nico M; Steenks, Michel H; Rosenberg, Antoine J W P.
  • Verkouteren DRC; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Special Dental Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
  • de Sonnaville WFC; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Special Dental Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
  • Zuithoff NPA; Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
  • Wulffraat NM; Department of Pediatric Rheumatology and Immunology, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
  • Steenks MH; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Special Dental Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
  • Rosenberg AJWP; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Special Dental Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Eur J Oral Sci ; 130(3): e12869, 2022 06.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35482417
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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Texto completo: 1 Banco de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Fuerza de la Mordida / Trastornos de la Articulación Temporomandibular Tipo de estudio: Observational_studies / Prognostic_studies Límite: Adolescent / Child / Female / Humans / Male Idioma: En Año: 2022 Tipo del documento: Article

Texto completo: 1 Banco de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Fuerza de la Mordida / Trastornos de la Articulación Temporomandibular Tipo de estudio: Observational_studies / Prognostic_studies Límite: Adolescent / Child / Female / Humans / Male Idioma: En Año: 2022 Tipo del documento: Article