A novel approach to bite force measurements in a porcine model in vivo

V. A. Bousdras, J. L. Cunningham, M. Ferguson-Pell, M. A. Bamber, S. Sindet-Pedersen, G. Blunn, A. E. Goodship

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    Abstract

    A novel device for a bite force measurement system in a porcine model is described. A single polyethylene layer was vacuum-formed into a splint, and a force sensor was fitted on to the splint occlusal surface and seated with a silicone layer. This design enabled the measurement of bite forces on selected teeth in a large animal model with either natural dentition or single implant crowns and could be used in assessing information on biomechanical adaptation of the bone-implant interface to masticatory loads. Preliminary recordings of force values obtained during mastication in the premolar region (200-560 N) and various limiting factors of the technical design are discussed.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)663-667
    Number of pages5
    JournalInternational Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    Volume35
    Issue number7
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jul 2006

    Keywords

    • Animals
    • Bite Force
    • Calibration
    • Dental Implants, Single-Tooth
    • Dental Stress Analysis
    • Equipment Design
    • Mastication
    • Models, Animal
    • Swine
    • Transducers, Pressure
    • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

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