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 language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 663-667 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 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