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Bite Force Mapping Based on Distributed Fiber Sensing Network Approach.

Zhanerke Katrenova¹, Shakhrizat Alisherov¹, Madina Yergibay²

¹Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan.

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|January 23, 2024

Summary

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This study introduces novel fiber optic sensors (FOSs) for precise dental bite force measurement. These advanced sensors offer improved accuracy and data collection capabilities for biomedical research in dentistry.

Keywords:

bite force measurements dentistry distributed fiber optic sensors fiber optic sensors scattering-level multiplexing

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Dental Research
Sensor Technology

Background:

Accurate bite force measurement is vital in dentistry and orthodontics.
Existing intraoral devices have limitations.
Fiber optic sensors (FOSs) offer advantages like electrical inertness and high sensitivity.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate novel U-shaped fiber optic sensors for bilateral dental bite force measurements.
To assess the efficacy of these sensors in dental bite models.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of U-shaped sensors by embedding single-mode fibers in silicone.
Utilizing nanoparticle-doped fibers and multiplexing for multi-point sensing.
Creation of dental bite models using two silicone materials (Sorta Clear 18 and Sorta Clear 40).
Calibration of sensors with weights up to 900 g.

Main Results:

Sensors demonstrated a linear response upon calibration.
The developed dental bites enabled bilateral measurements.
A 2D map of dental bites was constructed for multi-point sensing, facilitating massive data collection.

Conclusions:

The developed fiber optic sensors provide a sensitive and accurate method for dental bite force measurement.
This technology enhances data acquisition for dental and orthodontic research.
The U-shaped sensor design and multi-point sensing capability offer significant advantages over traditional methods.