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Maximum bite force analysis in different age groups.

Patricia Takaki¹, Marilena Vieira¹, Silvana Bommarito¹

¹Speech Therapy Department, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.

International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology

|May 21, 2015

Summary

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Maximum bite force (MBF) changes throughout human development. While males initially exhibit greater MBF, females surpass them in young adulthood, with force decreasing later in life.

Keywords:

age groups anthropometry bite force mastication stomatognathic system

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Science
Human Physiology
Mastication Studies

Background:

Maximum bite force (MBF) is crucial for mastication and influenced by various factors.
Understanding MBF dynamics across different life stages is essential for assessing oral health and function.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate variations in maximum bite force (MBF) across different age groups.
To analyze the relationship between MBF, age, gender, and body mass index (BMI).

Main Methods:

A study involving 100 individuals from São Paulo, divided by age and gender.
Measurements included anthropometrics (height, weight, BMI) and maximum bite force using a digital dynamometer.
Statistical analysis employed analysis of variance with MBF as the dependent variable.

Main Results:

MBF decreased in both sexes until the end of adolescence, with males showing higher force.
Female MBF exceeded male MBF in young adulthood before declining in adulthood.
No significant correlation was found between MBF and BMI.

Conclusions:

Maximum bite force exhibits distinct variations that characterize human developmental stages.
Age groups significantly influence MBF, reflecting developmental changes in masticatory function.