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Masticatory evaluation of anterior open bite malocclusion using the colorimetric capsule method
General Dentistry
|November 17, 2018
Summary
Children with anterior open bite have reduced chewing efficiency. A study using colorimetric capsules found significantly lower masticatory function in these patients compared to those with normal overbite.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Masticatory function is crucial for oral health and nutrition.
- Anterior open bite can potentially impair chewing efficiency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate and compare the masticatory function in children with and without anterior open bite.
- To utilize a novel colorimetric capsule method for assessing masticatory performance.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 106 children (7-11 years) was divided into an anterior open bite group (n=51) and a control group (n=55).
- Participants chewed a colorimetric capsule containing basic fuchsin granules for 20 seconds.
- Spectrophotometry was used to measure the light absorbance of the resulting solution, correlating with masticatory efficiency.
Main Results:
- The control group (normal overbite) demonstrated significantly higher light absorbance compared to the experimental group (anterior open bite) (P < 0.05).
- Higher light absorbance indicates greater solution concentration and thus, more efficient chewing.
Conclusions:
- Children diagnosed with anterior open bite exhibit diminished masticatory efficiency when compared to their peers with normal overbite.
- The colorimetric capsule method provides a quantifiable assessment of masticatory function in pediatric populations.
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