Handgrip force simple and efficient method for predicting Bite Force among dentate and edentulous women
Handgrip force simple and efficient method for predicting Bite Force using predictive models developed for women with good health suggests a new study published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilation
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
