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Maximum bite force after the replacement of complete dentures.

F Müller1, M R Heath, R Ott

  • 1St Bartholomew's and the Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry, London, UK. fmueller@mail.uni-mainz.de

Gerodontology
|January 30, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Replacing complete dentures can initially impair maximum bite force (MBF) in elderly individuals. Improvement is noted within a month for moderate bone resorption, but severe resorption leads to prolonged recovery of bite strength.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Dental Prosthetics

Background:

  • Complete dentures are common for elderly edentulous individuals.
  • Maximum bite force (MBF) is a key indicator of masticatory function.
  • The impact of complete denture replacement on MBF in the elderly requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effect of complete denture replacement on maximum bite force (MBF) in elderly individuals.
  • To assess the time course of MBF changes following denture insertion.
  • To explore the influence of lower ridge resorption severity on MBF recovery.

Main Methods:

  • Nine edentulous elderly volunteers (mean age 74.2 years) received replacement complete dentures.
  • MBF was measured using a central bearing point method with a strain gauge load cell.

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  • Measurements were taken before and at multiple intervals up to 6-10 months post-insertion.

    • Main Results:

    • MBF initially tended to decrease upon fitting new dentures.
    • Patients with moderate lower ridge resorption (Atwood grade 3-4) showed improved MBF within the first month.
    • Patients with severe lower ridge resorption (Atwood grade 5-6) exhibited significantly lower MBF throughout the study period.

    Conclusions:

    • Elderly patients with severe bone resorption may experience delayed improvement in MBF after complete denture replacement.
    • Denture replacement can lead to initial functional impairment, with recovery dependent on the degree of alveolar ridge resorption.