Abstract
Validity and Intra Rater Reliability of a New Device for Tongue Force Measurement
Highlights
IntroductionThe tongue is a muscle formed by extrinsic and intrinsic muscles which are responsible for tongue movements and tongue shape changes, respectively [1]
The tongue is a muscle formed by extrinsic and intrinsic muscles which are responsible for tongue movements and tongue shape changes, respectively [1]. This organ belongs to the stomatognathic system and has to work in coordination with other craniofacial structures for the normal orofacial functions [2]
We developed a device which provides a singleuse hypoallergenic protection covering the force-sensitive resistor (FSR) sensor like a sleeve made of nitrile
Summary
The tongue is a muscle formed by extrinsic and intrinsic muscles which are responsible for tongue movements and tongue shape changes, respectively [1] This organ belongs to the stomatognathic system and has to work in coordination with other craniofacial structures for the normal orofacial functions [2]. The hyoid, jaw and maxillary complex contain the tongue, which hangs between these structures forming an important biomechanical system This organ has to work in coordination with craniofacial structures to ensure normal orofacial functioning. There are different devices on the market for tongue force measurement. The study wanted to determine the intra-rater reliability of a protocol to assess the maximum tongue force in asymptomatic subjects. We demonstrated good validity values and high intra-rater reliability for the prototype device for the maximum tongue force
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