| Literature DB >> 8863960 |
S Braun1, W P Hnat, J W Freudenthaler, M R Marcotte, K Hönigle, B E Johnson.
Abstract
Bilateral bite force was measured in a sample of 457 subjects (231 males and 226 females) from 6 years through 20 years. The mean maximum bite force was found to increase from 78 Newtons at 6 to 8 years to 176 Newtons at 18 to 20 years. While earlier studies have shown adult males have a greater mean bite force than females, this difference is not evident during growth and development. Gender-related bite force difference likely develops during the postpubertal period in association with greater muscle mass development in males.Mesh:
Year: 1996 PMID: 8863960 DOI: 10.1043/0003-3219(1996)066<0261:ASOMBF>2.3.CO;2
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Angle Orthod ISSN: 0003-3219 Impact factor: 2.079