Calibration of T-Scan® sensors for recording bite forces in denture patients

G. S. Throckmorton, J. Rasmussen, R. Caloss

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Abstract

Summary Although measurement of maximum voluntary biting force is an important indicator of health of the masticatory system, few commercially available transducers have been validated for routine clinical use. The T-Scan III® system records distribution of relative forces around the tooth row during clenching, but not absolute forces. This study assesses the reliability of T-Scan® sensors with and without protection materials and develops calibration curves that allow measurement of absolute forces with the T-Scan III®.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)636-643
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Oral Rehabilitation
Volume36
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2009

Keywords

  • Bite force
  • Denture patients
  • T-Scan sensors

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Dentistry

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