A validation study of a new instrument for low cost bite force measurement

作者：Testa Marco^*; Di Marco Anna; Pertusio Raffaele; Van Roy Peter; Cattrysse Erik; Roatta Silvestro

来源：Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 2016, 30: 243-248.

DOI：10.1016/j.jelekin.2016.08.005

• Motor control
• Bite Force
• Mandible
• Masseter muscle
• Force transducer

Quantitative assessment of force in masticatory muscles is not a routine clinical test, probably due to the lack of an "easy-to-use" device. Aim of this study is (1) to present a low cost bite force instrument located in a custom-made housing, designed to guarantee a comfortable and effective bite action, (2) to evaluate its mechanical characteristics, in order to implement it in clinical settings and in experimental setups.
Linearity, repeatability and adaptation over time were assessed on a set of four different sensors in bare and housed condition. Application of the housing to the transducer may appreciably alter the transducer's response. Calibration of the housed transducer is thus necessary in order to correctly record real bite force. This solution may represent a low cost and reliable option for biting force measurement and objective assessment of individual force control in the scientific and clinical setting.

• 出版日期2016-10