[Study of masticatory forces of complete denture wearers]. 1990

T Watanabe
Department of Geriatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Tokyo Medical and Dental University.

Bilateral balanced occlusion is believed to be one of the ideal types of occlusion for complete denture. However, there are still many obscure items about its function during mastication, considering that the occlusion is adjusted on the articulators under the no-food condition. To analyze this problem, the author has already developed a six-channel telemetry system for recording the masticatory forces during mastication. This study was performed with this system. The purpose of this study was to analyze the occlusal force of the lower artificial posteriors in the cases of complete denture with bilateral balanced occlusion during mastication. In this report, the masticatory force and impulse in three complete denture wearers were measured and studied. The results were as follows: 1. On the working side, the lower artificial first molars showed the strongest force among the same side artificial posteriors, as previously reported. 2. On the balancing side, the lower artificial second premolars showed the strongest force and impulse, followed in order by the lower artificial first molars and the second molars. 3. It is suggested that the lower artificial second premolar of the balancing side would contribute to the denture stability during mastication.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008409 Mastication The act and process of chewing and grinding food in the mouth. Chewing
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D001732 Bite Force The force applied by the masticatory muscles in dental occlusion. Masticatory Force,Occlusal Force,Bite Forces,Force, Bite,Force, Masticatory,Force, Occlusal,Forces, Bite,Forces, Masticatory,Forces, Occlusal,Masticatory Forces,Occlusal Forces
D003766 Dental Occlusion The relationship of all the components of the masticatory system in normal function. It has special reference to the position and contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth for the highest efficiency during the excursive movements of the jaw that are essential for mastication. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p556, p472) Canine Guidance,Occlusal Guidance,Occlusal Plane,Occlusion, Dental,Dental Occlusions,Guidance, Canine,Guidance, Occlusal,Occlusal Guidances,Occlusal Planes,Occlusions, Dental,Plane, Occlusal,Planes, Occlusal
D003824 Denture, Complete A denture replacing all natural teeth and associated structures in both the maxilla and mandible. Complete Denture,Complete Dentures,Dentures, Complete
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly

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