Background Deep bite, a frequent malocclusion with a high relapse rate, is associated with craniofacial features that need to be considered in the course of orthodontic treatment. Methods This study included 81 patients with deep bite malocclusion (11.4 1.1 [yr.mo]; M = 32 and F = 49), and 14 age- and gender-matched controls (9.11 1 [yr.mo]; M = 5 and F = 9). The patients with deep bite malocclusion were treated with functional therapy. The chewing cycles and masticatory muscle EMG activity were recorded concomitantly before treatment in both groups (n = 95). Following correction of the malocclusion, a second recording took place (n = 25). Results The kinematic variables showed the same dependency on bolus hardness in those with deep bite and in the controls. The masticatory muscle EMG activity was increased in those with deep bite, but decreased as a result of functional treatment. The chewing patterns showed a tendency towards a reduced lateral component, which significantly increased after treatment, indicating that functional therapy impacts the neuromuscular coordination of mastication, as well as dental positioning. Conclusions Deep bite is a complex malocclusion, involving alterations in chewing and masticatory muscle activity. Orthognathodontic treatment should not only consider and correct the teeth position, but should also address muscular hyperactivity.

Chewing Patterns and Muscular Activation in Deep Bite Malocclusion

Vito Crincoli;
2022-01-01

Abstract

Background Deep bite, a frequent malocclusion with a high relapse rate, is associated with craniofacial features that need to be considered in the course of orthodontic treatment. Methods This study included 81 patients with deep bite malocclusion (11.4 1.1 [yr.mo]; M = 32 and F = 49), and 14 age- and gender-matched controls (9.11 1 [yr.mo]; M = 5 and F = 9). The patients with deep bite malocclusion were treated with functional therapy. The chewing cycles and masticatory muscle EMG activity were recorded concomitantly before treatment in both groups (n = 95). Following correction of the malocclusion, a second recording took place (n = 25). Results The kinematic variables showed the same dependency on bolus hardness in those with deep bite and in the controls. The masticatory muscle EMG activity was increased in those with deep bite, but decreased as a result of functional treatment. The chewing patterns showed a tendency towards a reduced lateral component, which significantly increased after treatment, indicating that functional therapy impacts the neuromuscular coordination of mastication, as well as dental positioning. Conclusions Deep bite is a complex malocclusion, involving alterations in chewing and masticatory muscle activity. Orthognathodontic treatment should not only consider and correct the teeth position, but should also address muscular hyperactivity.
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