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The influence of implant number and attachment type on maximum bite force of mandibular overdentures: a retrospective study
Author(s) -
Bilhan Hakan,
Geckili Onur,
Mumcu Emre,
Cilingir Altug,
Bozdag Ergun
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
gerodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 54
eISSN - 1741-2358
pISSN - 0734-0664
DOI - 10.1111/j.1741-2358.2010.00421.x
Subject(s) - medicine , dentistry , bite force quotient , implant , orthodontics , statistical significance , surgery
doi: 10.1111/j.1741‐2358.2010.00421.x
The influence of implant number and attachment type on maximum bite force of mandibular overdentures: a retrospective study Aim: Assessment of the influence of such factors as attachment type, number of implants, gender and age of patients on maximum bite force (MBF). Material and methods: Sixty‐two edentulous patients (32 females, 30 males; aged 64.03 ± 10.07 years, range 42–90 years) with mandibular implant overdentures with various attachment types were included in the study and their MBFs were recorded. The results were evaluated statistically at a significance level of p < 0.05. Results: The MBF in male patients was found to be statistically significantly ( p < 0.05) higher than in female patients. No statistically significant differences ( p > 0.05) were found with respect to age groups, attachment types and number of implants supporting the mandibular overdentures. Conclusion: Within the limitations of this study, it is concluded that independent of the number applied, dental implants increase MBF in edentulous patients. While males show higher bite force, patient age and attachment type seem not to play an important role.