Handgrip force simple and efficient method for predicting Bite Force among dentate and edentulous women

The literature is unclear about bite force (BF) and handgrip force (HF) in a specific group of different ages and dentate conditions, or even a predictive model for each specific group, using BF and HF as factors.

A study was done to establish the correlation between HF and BF in female participants with distinct ages and dentate conditions; also create a predictive model of BF as a function of HF.

Participants were divided into three groups (GI: young natural dentate women, n = 65; GII: adult natural dentate women, n = 67; and GIII: edentulous women users of bimaxillary complete dentures, n = 67) and subjected to an HF measurement test using a digital dynamometer. Subsequently, BF was measured using a digital gnathodynamometer in the molar region. Pearson correlation coefficient (r) and multivariate analysis of variance (α = 0.05) were performed, and simple linear regression was used to obtain a model to predict BF from HF for each group separately (α = 0.05).

Results

All groups presented moderate and strong correlations among the variables (GI: r = 0.838; GII: r = 0.714; GIII: r = 0.646). A significant difference in BF was observed (GI > GII > GIII; p < .05). GIII presented a significantly lower HF than the other groups (p < .05). Besides, three equations predicting BF, using HF, were obtained for use in young/adult dentate and edentulous women.

All groups found a positive and significant correlation between BF, HF and groups. HF can be a simple and efficient method for predicting BF using the predictive models developed for women with good health.

Reference:

Jabr, CL, Oliveira, LP, Campos, LA, et al. Handgrip force and bite force in dentulous and edentulous individuals. J Oral Rehabil. 2023; 00: 1- 7. doi:10.1111/joor.13461

Keywords:

Handgrip, force, simple, efficient, method, predicting, Bite Force, using, predictive, models, developed, women with good health, Jabr, CL, Oliveira, LP, Campos, LA, J Oral Rehabil