The effect of periodontitis on biting abilities
JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY, vol.77, no.8, pp.1442-1445, 2006 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 77 Issue: 8
- Publication Date: 2006
- Doi Number: 10.1902/jop.2006.060025
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.1442-1445
- Keywords: bite force, periodontitis, OCCLUSAL CONTACT AREA, JAW-CLOSING MUSCLES, BITE FORCE, SUPPORT
- Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background: The aim of this study was to compare the biting abilities (bite force [BF] and occlusal contact area [OCA]) of chronic periodontitis patients with those of control patients with healthy periodontia by using pressure-sensitive sheets.