A novel indigenously developed device to measure bite force

Abstract

Introduction: In stomatology, the evaluation of bite power is crucial. It is considered a significant objective approach to evaluating masticatory performance. Bite force has become a significant outcome analysis index for various therapies in dentistry research. Presently several devices being used globally have their graces and faults. They are costly and also not available easily to the general dental practitioner. Objectives: Development of a novel indigenous instrument for the measurement of human bite force. Methods: This paper describes an indigenously developed and researched instrument to measure human bite force. The sensor data (change in electronic resistance under applied force) will be read by the microprocessor and converted to force values in newton. The bite force result will be instantly displayed on the screen of the instrument and the device with which it is connected. Results: The developed instrument is handy and user-friendly and can measure bite force accurately and repeatedly. Conclusions: In this research paper, an economical, lightweight, user-friendly, accurate, and reproducible human bite force measurement device is explained, which has been developed indigenously.

Keywords

• bite force
• economical
• medical device
• masticatory performance
• wireless