Correlation Between the New Bite Force Meter and GC Dental Prescale II

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Oral Health
• Biomechanics

Background:

• Accurate bite force measurement is crucial for understanding oral function.
• Existing methods may have limitations in specific applications.
• Novel devices are needed to refine bite force assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the reliability of a new one-sided measurement-type bite force meter (OBM-01 Prototype).
• To determine the correlation between the OBM-01 Prototype and a full-dentition bite force meter (Dental Prescale II).
• To assess bite force distribution on habitual and non-habitual chewing sides.

Main Methods:

• Intra- and inter-rater reliability (ICCs) of the OBM-01 Prototype were assessed in healthy adults.
• Bite force measurements using the OBM-01 Prototype were compared with the Dental Prescale II in older adults.
• Habitual chewing side bite force was analyzed in relation to denture status.

Main Results:

• The OBM-01 Prototype demonstrated good intra- and inter-rater reliability (ICCs).
• A moderate correlation was found between the OBM-01 Prototype and Dental Prescale II measurements.
• Significantly greater bite force was observed on the habitual chewing side compared to the non-habitual side.

Conclusions:

• The OBM-01 Prototype is a reliable tool for bite force measurement.
• The OBM-01 Prototype shows a significant correlation with the established Dental Prescale II.
• Findings support the use of the OBM-01 Prototype for assessing bite force in oral function research.