Estimation of jaw ‐opening forces in adults

ConclusionIn this study, which included a large sample of participants of broad age range and from a demographically diverse background, jaw‐opening force values were greater in males than in females; however, force values were poorly associated with biological and anthropometric parameters. Future studies should explore the potential of this method as a screening tool for TMJ disorders and other conditions.

Source: Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research - December 28, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: P. A. Brunton, C. Loch, J. N. Waddell, H. J. Bodansky, R. Hall, A. Gray Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research