Effect of periodontal disease on bite force and the temporomandibular joint disorders: A cross-sectional study

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<title>Abstract</title> <p>Background Alveolar bone loss (ABL), tooth mobility, tooth displacement, and tooth loss due to periodontitis can lead to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems and reduced masticatory function. While previous studies have examined the associations between periodontal disease, bite force (BF), and temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) separately, the combined impact of periodontal breakdow...

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bf7e0386-8be1-55f5-8467-c26b9b351bc6

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10.21203/rs.3.rs-6469546/v1