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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Human Physiology
  • Biometrics

Background:

  • Adolescent development involves significant physiological changes, including muscle strength and craniofacial structures.
  • Understanding the maturation of maximum voluntary bite force (MVBF) is crucial for assessing oral health and function.
  • Previous research has not fully elucidated the age-related stabilization and influencing factors of MVBF during late adolescence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if maximum voluntary bite force (MVBF) stabilizes between 15 and 18 years of age in individuals with normal occlusion.
  • To evaluate the impact of gender, body mass index (BMI), and various occlusal and jaw function parameters on MVBF.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 60 Caucasian subjects (30 aged 15, 30 aged 18) with neutral occlusion.
  • Bite force measurements using a portable occlusal force gauge in the first molar region.
  • Statistical analysis included independent samples t-tests and multiple regression to assess age, gender, BMI, and functional/morphological occlusal variables.

Main Results:

  • Maximum voluntary bite force (MVBF) demonstrated significant age and gender-related differences (P<0.05).
  • Males exhibited a significant increase in MVBF from age 15 to 18 (P=0.002).
  • Multiple regression analysis indicated that age and gender were the primary predictors of MVBF, explaining 31.3% of the variance, with gender contributing 17.9% and age 7.9%.

Conclusions:

  • Maximum voluntary bite force (MVBF) does not fully stabilize by age 18, showing continued development, particularly in males.
  • Gender and age are significant predictors of MVBF in adolescents with normal occlusion.
  • While other factors like BMI and occlusal contacts have minor influences, gender and age are key determinants of bite force maturation.