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Published in: Odontology 2/2011

01-07-2011 | Short Communication

Tactile sensation and occlusal loading condition of mandibular premolars and molars

Authors: Toru Ogawa, Tasuku Suzuki, Nao Oishi, Xiaolei Zhang, Ignace Naert, Keiichi Sasaki

Published in: Odontology | Issue 2/2011

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Abstract

The aim of the study was to investigate any correlation between tactile sensation and occlusal loading conditions of mandibular premolars and molars, by means of tactile detection threshold (TDT). TDTs of mandibular premolars and molars of twenty adults were determined by calibrated monofilaments. Occlusal force (OF) applied on each tooth at maximal-clenching was measured by a pressure-sensitive film. There was neither a correlation between the mean TDTs and the total OFs of individual participant nor in each tooth type. TDTs of the teeth on the preferred chewing side were significantly higher than those of the contralateral side. The results suggest that periodontal sensation is more related to frequency than to magnitude of loading.
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Metadata
Title
Tactile sensation and occlusal loading condition of mandibular premolars and molars
Authors
Toru Ogawa
Tasuku Suzuki
Nao Oishi
Xiaolei Zhang
Ignace Naert
Keiichi Sasaki
Publication date
01-07-2011
Publisher
Springer Japan
Published in
Odontology / Issue 2/2011
Print ISSN: 1618-1247
Electronic ISSN: 1618-1255
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10266-011-0007-4

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