title: Development of computerized masticatory force measurement system.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this study was to assess the Maximum Voluntary Bite Force (MVBF) in Indian population with normal occlusion and after treatment of mandibular angle fracture.
  
  
  METHODS
  This paper discusses the development of a sensor fork with modified load cell and computer-based bite force measuring system that generates force profile on the computer. This is a powerful diagnostic tool in response to the needs of dentists seeking an accurate way to dynamically measure occlusion.
  
  
  RESULTS
  This study was carried out to evaluate the maximum voluntary bite force generated by the patients after the treatment of mandibular angle fracture. The in vivo measurements were repeated on the following day, week and two months later. The measurements of the device were highly repeatable.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This development provides the cost effective and handy equipment for bite force measurement further, if again sensor thickness reduced, we will be able to get more close results of forces that are exactly generated during the mastication process. Our study shows a significant difference in mean bite force efficiency between the all the treatment weeks and increased with time at α = 0.05 level. The gender difference was statistically significant in the male and female.
authors: a Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Engineering and Technology , Pune , India.
authors: Vivek
authors: V
authors: Rane
authors: b SGGS Institute of Engineering and Technology , Vishnupuri , Maharashtra , India.
authors: Satish
authors: S
authors: Hamde
authors: c Vananchal Dental College & Hospital , Garhwa , Jharkhand , India.
authors: Ankush
authors: A
authors: Agrawal
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000703:Analog-Digital Conversion; D001732:Bite Force; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008337:Mandibular Fractures; D008838:Microcomputers; D008875:Middle Aged; D012984:Software; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Masticatory system; bite force device and sensor fork with load cell; force profile; maximum voluntary bite force (MVBF)