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ArticleJournal of dental sciences2024

Association between oral health status and occlusal bite force in young adults.

Jo-Ning Su, Yu-Hwa Pan, Odontuya Dorj, Jerry Chin-Yi Lin, Eisner Salamanca, I-Wen Chen, Yi-Fan Wu, Wei-Jen Chang

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Article in Journal of dental sciences, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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8 authors at 5 institutions in 3 countries.

Jo-Ning SuSchool of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Yu-Hwa PanSchool of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Odontuya DorjSchool of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Jerry Chin-Yi LinSchool of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Eisner SalamancaSchool of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
I-Wen ChenSchool of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Yi-Fan WuSchool of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Wei-Jen ChangSchool of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Taipei Medical University · TWChang Gung University · TWHarvard University · USMongolian National University of Medical Sciences · MNTaipei Medical University-Shuang Ho Hospital · TW

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background/purpose: Oral health is related to general health and a person's overall well-being. The aim of the present study was to explore the association between oral health status and bite force among young adults. Materials and methods: Maximum bite force (MBF) was measured using Dental Prescale II in conjunction with a pressure-sensitive film and bite force analyzer in 40 young adults aged 20 to 40. Supragingival dental plaque was collected and cultured. Plaque weight, pH, and colony counts were assessed. The decayed, missing, and filled teeth index (DMFT) and body mass index (BMI) were recorded. Results: Bite force was negatively correlated with the number of missing teeth and the sum of missing and filled teeth. When the filled-to-remaining-teeth ratio (F/R ratio) was less than 8%, the bite force was significantly higher compared to an F/R ratio of 8-25%. Additionally, the amount of total bacteria was positively correlated with total bite force, and the quantity of Conclusion: Elevated levels of cariogenic bacteria may increase the risk of tooth loss, subsequently leading to reduced bite force. This reduction in bite force can further impact the efficiency of chewing function and, consequently, the quality of life. An F/R ratio above 8% could be easily calculated clinically and could serve as a guide to identify patients, particularly young adults, at risk of reduced bite force.

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Bite forceDMFTsOral microorganismPlaque weightPlque pHYoung adults

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