Effect of adenoid hypertrophy and adenoidectomy on bite force in children: Twelve month follow-up, case-control study
Cranio - Journal of Craniomandibular and Sleep Practice, cilt.43, sa.2, ss.205-213, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 43 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2025
- Doi Numarası: 10.1080/08869634.2022.2116526
- Dergi Adı: Cranio - Journal of Craniomandibular and Sleep Practice
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, BIOSIS, CINAHL, MEDLINE
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.205-213
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Adenoid hypertrophy, adenoidectomy, bite force, masseter muscle, mouth, temporomandibular joint
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Objective: The effects of adenoid hypertrophy (AH) and adenoidectomy on maximal bite force (MBF) in patients were evaluated by comparing them with healthy controls. Methods: A total of 118 children diagnosed with AH and undergoing adenoidectomy (Group A), and healthy controls (Group B) were included. The MBF and nasopharyngeal airway passage distance (NAPD) were recorded. Results: There was a correlation between NAPD and MBF at the beginning of the study (r = −0.675 and p < 0.001). The initial mean MBF of Groups A and B were 318.37 ± 70.76 N and 344.04 ± 64.14 N, respectively (p = 0.041). However, there was no significant difference between the groups due to the increase in the MBF of Group A at 12 months (p = 0.165). Conclusion: The MBF may be negatively affected in proportion to decreased NAPD, and it could also be an indicator for monitoring the status of children with AH.