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Bite force and occlusal load in healthy young subjects--a methodological study.

T Shinogaya1, M Bakke, C E Thomsen

  • 1Department of Maxillo-Facial Rehabilitation, Faculty of Dentistry, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima Bunkyo-ku Tokyo, 113 Japan. shinogaya.mfre@dent.tmd.ac.jp

The European Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry
|April 20, 2001
PubMed
Summary

The new Dental Prescale System, using pressure-sensitive foils, recorded higher bite forces than conventional methods in students. This technique shows promise for assessing jaw closing force and load distribution.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Science
  • Biomechanics
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Accurate measurement of maximal jaw closing force is crucial for diagnosing occlusal issues.
  • Conventional methods may not fully capture the complexity of bite force distribution.
  • Novel techniques are needed to improve the assessment of occlusal load.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the Dental Prescale System (DPS) with a conventional miniature force transducer for recording maximal jaw closing force.
  • To evaluate the DPS's ability to assess occlusal load distribution.
  • To determine the clinical applicability of the DPS in dental research.

Main Methods:

  • Seventeen students participated in the study.
  • Maximal jaw closing force was recorded using both the DPS (pressure-sensitive foils) and a miniature force transducer.

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  • Occlusal load distribution was assessed by superimposing digitized foil "pressure" images onto dental casts and comparing with clinical tooth contact registrations.

    • Main Results:

    • The bite force recorded with the DPS was systematically higher than that recorded by conventional measurements.
    • More teeth were assessed as being loaded by the DPS compared to those with clinical occlusal contact.
    • The DPS provided detailed load distribution information.

    Conclusions:

    • The Dental Prescale System is a promising technique for recording maximal jaw closing force and assessing occlusal load distribution.
    • While time-consuming, the DPS offers a more comprehensive assessment compared to conventional methods.
    • Further research may refine the DPS technique for broader clinical application.