Influence of malocclusion on the development of masticatory function and mandibular growth.

Conclusions: These findings suggest that optimization of the chewing pattern and acquisition of appropriate masticatory function is impeded by malocclusion. Altered mechanical loading to the mandible may cause significant reduction of condylar width and mandibular BMD.
PMID: 23327417 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - January 17, 2013 Category: Dentistry Authors: Nakamura A, Zeredo JL, Utsumi D, Fujishita A, Koga Y, Yoshida N Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research