Maximal bite force and its associations with spinal posture and craniofacial morphology in young adults

Authors

  • Outi Kovero Department of Radiology, Department of Pedodontics and Orthodontics, Department of Stomatognathic Physiology and Prosthetic Dentistry, Institute of Dentistry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland; Department of Orthodontics, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden; Riihimäki Regional Hospital, Riihimäki, Finland; Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Center, Department of Plastic Surgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, HUS, Finland; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, Surgical Hospital, HUCH, Helsinki, Finland
  • Kirsti Hurmerinta Department of Radiology, Department of Pedodontics and Orthodontics, Department of Stomatognathic Physiology and Prosthetic Dentistry, Institute of Dentistry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland; Department of Orthodontics, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden; Riihimäki Regional Hospital, Riihimäki, Finland; Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Center, Department of Plastic Surgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, HUS, Finland; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, Surgical Hospital, HUCH, Helsinki, Finland
  • Inta Zepa Department of Radiology, Department of Pedodontics and Orthodontics, Department of Stomatognathic Physiology and Prosthetic Dentistry, Institute of Dentistry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland; Department of Orthodontics, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden; Riihimäki Regional Hospital, Riihimäki, Finland; Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Center, Department of Plastic Surgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, HUS, Finland; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, Surgical Hospital, HUCH, Helsinki, Finland
  • Jan Huggare Department of Radiology, Department of Pedodontics and Orthodontics, Department of Stomatognathic Physiology and Prosthetic Dentistry, Institute of Dentistry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland; Department of Orthodontics, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden; Riihimäki Regional Hospital, Riihimäki, Finland; Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Center, Department of Plastic Surgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, HUS, Finland; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, Surgical Hospital, HUCH, Helsinki, Finland
  • Maunu Nissinen Department of Radiology, Department of Pedodontics and Orthodontics, Department of Stomatognathic Physiology and Prosthetic Dentistry, Institute of Dentistry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland; Department of Orthodontics, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden; Riihimäki Regional Hospital, Riihimäki, Finland; Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Center, Department of Plastic Surgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, HUS, Finland; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, Surgical Hospital, HUCH, Helsinki, Finland
  • Mauno Könönen Department of Radiology, Department of Pedodontics and Orthodontics, Department of Stomatognathic Physiology and Prosthetic Dentistry, Institute of Dentistry, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland; Department of Orthodontics, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden; Riihimäki Regional Hospital, Riihimäki, Finland; Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Center, Department of Plastic Surgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, HUS, Finland; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, Surgical Hospital, HUCH, Helsinki, Finland

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1080/000163502762667405

Keywords:

Bite Force, Craniofacial Morphology, Spinal Posture

Abstract

Maximal bite force (MBF) and its associations with craniofacial morphology and spinal posture were studied in a group of young adults (46 M and 38 F) aged 21 to 23 years. MBF was recorded in molar and incisal regions. Sagittal spinal posture was measured by spinal pantography and trunk asymmetry at thoracic and lumbar levels by a forward-bending test. Craniofacial variables and posture of the cervical spine were examined from lateral cephalograms taken in a natural head position. No statistically significant correlations existed between MBF and spinal posture, but significant correlations did exist between MBF and craniofacial variables, especially in women.

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Published

2002-01-01

Issue

Vol. 60 No. 6 (2002): Acta Odontologica Scandinavica

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