Are maximum bite forces of subjects 7 to 17 years of age related to malocclusion?

CONCLUSIONS:   Malocclusion has a detrimental effect on bite force. Changes in maximum bite force are also due to age, sex, and repeated testing.
PMID: 26347948 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - September 8, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Roldán SI, Restrepo LG, Isaza JF, Vélez LG, Buschang PH Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research