ArticleBioengineering (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Cross-Sectional Study of Occlusal Loading and Periodontal Status of Teeth with Deflective Occlusal Contacts.
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- Comparative evaluation of fiber and metal posts on mandibular bone microstructure: a fractal dimension analysis.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Occlusal Overload and Periodontitis: Integrating Mechanisms, Clinical Evidence, and Emerging Perspectives-A Scoping Review.International journal of dentistry · 2026Review
- Variation of Salivary pH After Sweet and Oat Biscuit Intake-A Crossover Randomized Controlled Trial.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Evolution of CPITN Index in Relation to Chlorhexidine Mouthwash Use in Patients with Deflective Occlusal Contacts.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
aimTo evaluate whether maximum occlusal loading and periodontal status are different between teeth presenting deflective occlusal contacts and those without such contacts, specifically adjacent and homologous teeth.
methodA cross-sectional study was conducted using OccluSense to detect deflective contacts and quantify occlusal load per tooth. For group comparisons, the Kruskal-Wallis, Friedman, Cochran's Q, and chi-squared tests were used.
resultsA total of 493 teeth with deflective contacts were compared to 473 adjacent (first control group) and 457 homologous teeth (second control group). Teeth with deflective contacts showed significantly higher occlusal loading (mean value: 208) than adjacent (72) and homologous teeth (97) (
conclusionsWithin this study's limitations, deflective occlusal contacts are associated with increased occlusal forces and more severe periodontal damage, suggesting a biomechanical factor in periodontal disease progression.
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