Implications for Orthodontics
Although this study did not find significant relationships between bite force, dental arch shape, and facial structure, the findings could still have implications for orthodontic treatment. Understanding the variability in facial and dental arch shapes can help orthodontists tailor treatment plans to individual patients. For example, individuals with stronger bite forces may require different orthodontic interventions compared to those with weaker bite forces.
Future Research Directions
Further research is needed to explore the relationship between bite force and facial/dental arch shape in more diverse populations. Additionally, factors such as diet, lifestyle, and genetics could play a role in shaping facial structures and should be considered in future studies. Understanding these relationships could lead to improvements in orthodontic treatment approaches and outcomes.
Overall, while this preliminary investigation did not yield significant results, it sets the stage for future research on the complex interplay between bite force, facial morphology, and dental arch shape in orthodontics.
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Introduction
In modern populations with processed diets, reduced bone deformation due to decreased muscle activity during chewing may result in underdeveloped bone structures. The relationship between muscles and bones plays a vital role in dentistry when evaluating the morphology and function of the craniofacial complex. Analyzing facial and dental arch shapes is instrumental in understanding facial and chewing functions.
Materials and methods
Ethical approval for image and measurement use was obtained from the Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Leipzig (No. 396-15-13072015, Leipzig, Germany). Data processing was carried out at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (Leipzig, Germany) and the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile (Santiago, Chile). The study was registered in the German Clinical Trials Register under number DRKS00009787.
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Acknowledgements
The authors acknowledge Dr. Bianca Gelbrich (University of Leipzig) for assistance during facial landmark recognition and marking.
Funding
This study was partially funded by the Max Planck Society through funds from the former Max Planck Weizmann Center for Integrative Archaeology and Anthropology.
Funding
The Open Access funding was enabled and organized by Projekt DEAL.
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Authors and Affiliations
Craniofacial Translational Research Laboratory, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile, Olivos 943, Independencia, Santiago, Chile
Ana Nocera Quezada, María Jesús Muñoz & Viviana Toro-Ibacache
Department of Caries, Endodontics, and Periodontics, University of Leipzig, Liebigstraße 12, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
Max Planck Weizmann Center for Integrative Archaeology and Anthropology, Deutscher Platz 6, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
Ellen Schulz-Kornas, Maximilian Bemmann, Kornelius Kupczik & Viviana Toro-Ibacache
Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Chile, Capitán Ignacio Carrera Pinto 1045, Ñuñoa, Santiago, Chile
Department of Dental Prosthetics and Materials Science, University of Rostock, Strempelstraße 13, 18057, Rostock, Germany