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Maximum occusal bite force for children in different dentition stages.

Arwa I Owais¹, Mona Shaweesh, Elham S J Abu Alhaija

¹Department of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan. aowais@just.edu.jo

European Journal of Orthodontics

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Maximum occlusal bite force (MOBF) increases with age in children across different dentition stages. Age, gender, and height are significant predictors of MOBF, highlighting developmental influences on chewing strength.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Dentistry
Biometrics
Human Growth and Development

Background:

Assessing maximum occlusal bite force (MOBF) is crucial for understanding masticatory function in children.
Previous research has explored factors influencing bite force, but comprehensive data across distinct pediatric dentition stages is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

To record maximum occlusal bite force (MOBF) in children across five dentition stages.
To investigate the relationship between MOBF and children's weight, height, and gender.

Main Methods:

A total of 1011 children aged 3–18 years were categorized into five dentition stages.
Maximum occlusal bite force was measured using a hydraulic occlusal force gauge.
Statistical analysis examined correlations between MOBF, age, height, and gender.

Main Results:

MOBF significantly increased with dentition stage, ranging from 176 N (early primary) to 527 N (permanent dentition).
Gender differences in MOBF were observed in late primary, early mixed, and late mixed dentition stages.
Age and height showed significant positive correlations with MOBF across most dentition stages.

Conclusions:

Maximum occlusal bite force in children progresses consistently with advancing age and dentition development.
Age, gender, and height are significant predictors of maximum occlusal bite force in pediatric populations.
Findings provide normative data for MOBF, valuable for clinical and research applications in pediatric dentistry.