Abstract
In this study, a detailed description of development of a new novel bite force recorder (gnathodynamometer) using solid state components is vividly explained. This state of the art authenticated device can be used to assess the complex function of human bite force, which is the net resultant combination of functional response of various craniomandibular structures consisting of interrelated components, like the muscles of mastication, joints, teeth and the neuromuscular system. The consistency and accuracy of the bite force recorder was reaffirmed by doing a detailed laboratory calibration and clinical testing on 30 adult subjects.
Highlights
The craniomandibular function is determined by the complex and interrelated components comprising the morphology and biomechanics of the muscles, joints, teeth and the neuromuscular system.[1]Bite forces, which greatly differ in magnitude and direction, result from different combinations of action of masticatory and cooperative muscle.[2]Several clinical and animal experimental studies have shown the significant role played by the function of muscles of mastication in craniofacial growth
The present study describes the design and development of a new novel bite force recorder
More refined, simpler and accurate bite force recorder for recording relatively large forces, which are generated when teeth are brought into occlusion
Summary
The craniomandibular function is determined by the complex and interrelated components comprising the morphology and biomechanics of the muscles, joints, teeth and the neuromuscular system.[1]Bite forces, which greatly differ in magnitude and direction, result from different combinations of action of masticatory and cooperative muscle.[2]Several clinical and animal experimental studies have shown the significant role played by the function of muscles of mastication in craniofacial growth. Bite forces, which greatly differ in magnitude and direction, result from different combinations of action of masticatory and cooperative muscle.[2]. It has been shown that relatively large forces are generated when teeth are brought into occlusion and these forces decrease when the bite point is moved anteriorly.[2,3] There is a controversial relationship between bite force and age and sex of patients. Bite force has been shown to increase with age till a specific age and the levels start decreasing, but the cut-off age for this change is still not known. The variability of the results of bite force has often been considerable with a large number of factors influencing the value obtained.[3,4]
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