Analysis of Bite Force Measurement for Stomatognathic

Abstract

An analysis examines the biting force with proposes measuring maximal voluntary bite forces associated with the chewing muscle's size. Bite forces must be reliable and accurate to be used clinically using a pressure force sensor. The cross-sectional area of a muscle determines the maximum force it can produce. The force exerted by the masticatory muscles during tooth occlusion can be up to ±700 N. The cross-sectional size of various jaw muscles, measured with a computed tomography scanner or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), is widely associated with maximum bite force. It can be recorded to evaluate the function and effectiveness during the occlusion. Bite force has been used in dental research to measure the effectiveness of various dental operations. In stomatology, measuring bite force is critical, and choosing the suitable measurement method and apparatus is essential for accurate results. Results: Successfully aimed to design for efficient, reliably reproducible measure and to compare the results in a small population with obtained results revealed that males had a significantly higher bite force than females. Conclusions/Recommendations: This study is helpful for stroke patients for measuring the bite force after the rehabilitation activity.