Comparison of occlusal bite force distribution in subjects with different occlusal characteristics

Association of Non-carious Cervical Lesions With Oral Hygiene Aspects and Oclusal Force

“…In the literature, Senna et al (2012) [24], it has been a focus to associate occlusion and NCCLs, wherein this review the type of occlusion was not considered, whereas, in the present study, a physiological (nonparafunctional) occlusion was a main criterion for the inclusion criteria. Studies such as Koç (2011) [54] and Turkistani et al (2020) [58] found no relationship between bite force and type of functional occlusion. In addition, Lee & Eakle (1984) [16] stated that the type of occlusion, when parafunctional, generates lateral forces yielding compression and traction loads larger than what natural dentition can withstand, thus suggesting that physiological occlusion is not a risk factor for NCCLs.…”

Evaluation of pre- and post-treatment masticatory and bite force efficiency in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment and orthognathic surgery using T-Scan Novus occlusal analysis: A factorial randomized controlled trial

“…Sonnesen et al ,[ 9 ] Ahlgren,[ 10 ] Roldán,[ 11 ] Alam,[ 12 ] and Turkistani[ 13 ] reported decreased masticatory performance and bite force efficiency in people with malocclusion. Similarly, Varrela[ 15 ] reported that though every individual has a set genetic pattern of achieving normal occlusion; however, environmental factors play a significant role in inducing plasticity in genetically driven occlusion.…”

“…However, Ahlgren[ 10 ] found reduced masticatory performance in subjects with class II and III malocclusions. Recent studies by Roldan,[ 11 ] Alam,[ 12 ] and Turkistani[ 13 ] have further reiterated the association between malocclusion and improper bite force distribution across different ages, genders, and malocclusion. Because there is a scarcity in the literature reporting changes in masticatory and bite force efficiency using quantitative methods in orthodontic and orthognathic surgical treatment, a study was proposed to determine the masticatory and bite force efficiency in subjects undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment and combined orthodontic–orthognathic surgery using digital occlusal analysis.…”

Polydimethylsiloxane-Based Mechanoluminescent Occlusal Splint with the Visualization of Occlusal Force

“…In recent reports, there are significant statistical differences in occlusal parameters of TMD patients, comparing to the normal, including imbalance and asymmetry between occlusal force and occlusal center distance . The occlusion characteristics of TMD patients are highly correlated with the degree and type of diseases . As a conservative treatment device for TMD, occlusal splints are widely used because of their effectiveness, reversibility, and non-damage. ,− Among them, the soft occlusal splint has the advantages of outstanding elasticity and marvelous adaptability, showing excellent effectiveness in the treatment of temporomandibular joint disease. , By relaxing the muscle and reassigning occlusal force, the occlusal splint establishes a new biomechanical equilibrium between occlusion and muscle to achieve the purpose of treatment .…”

“…6 The occlusion characteristics of TMD patients are highly correlated with the degree and type of diseases. 7 As a conservative treatment device for TMD, occlusal splints are widely used because of their effectiveness, reversibility, and non-damage. 2,8−11 Among them, the soft occlusal splint has the advantages of outstanding elasticity and marvelous adaptability, 12 showing excellent effectiveness in the treatment of temporomandibular joint disease.…”