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The need of eccentric balance during mastication
1Government Dental College and Hospital, Maharashtra, India.
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|December 1, 1990
Summary
Balancing contacts in centric relation did not significantly affect masticatory performance compared to those with balancing contacts in both centric and eccentric relations. This finding suggests similar chewing efficiency regardless of balancing contact location in these patient groups.
Area of Science:
- Dental Science
- Biomaterials Science
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Masticatory performance is crucial for nutrient intake and overall health.
- Balancing contacts in dental restorations can influence jaw movements and chewing efficiency.
- Understanding the impact of balancing contact location is important for prosthetic design.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the masticatory performance of patients with balancing contacts exclusively in centric relation versus those with balancing contacts in both centric and eccentric relations.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study involving 60 patients, divided into two groups of 30.
- Group 1: Balancing contacts in centric relation only.
- Group 2: Balancing contacts in both centric and eccentric relations.
- Masticatory performance was assessed and compared between the two groups.
Main Results:
- No statistically significant difference was found in masticatory performance between the two groups.
- The presence of balancing contacts in eccentric relations did not enhance masticatory performance over centric relation balancing contacts.
Conclusions:
- The location of balancing contacts (centric vs. centric and eccentric relations) does not appear to significantly impact masticatory performance in the studied patient population.
- Further research may explore other functional outcomes or different patient demographics.
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