A bite force database of 654 insect species [PDF]
Scientific Data, 2022 Bite force is a decisive performance trait in animals because it plays a role for numerous life history components such as food consumption, inter- and intraspecific interactions, and reproductive success.
Peter Thomas Rühr +3 more
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Multiple regions of sensorimotor cortex encode bite force and gape [PDF]
Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience, 2023 The precise control of bite force and gape is vital for safe and effective breakdown and manipulation of food inside the oral cavity during feeding. Yet, the role of the orofacial sensorimotor cortex (OSMcx) in the control of bite force and gape is still
Fritzie I. Arce-McShane +5 more
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Assessing Frailty in the Older: The Role of Bite Force as an Independent Indicator [PDF]
GeriatricsBackground: This study investigates the relationship between bite force and grip strength as indicators of frailty in older adults. Frailty syndrome, characterized by increased vulnerability to adverse health outcomes, poses significant challenges in ...
Luciano Maia Alves Ferreira +9 more
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A novel indigenously developed device to measure bite force
Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 2023 Introduction: In stomatology, the evaluation of bite power is crucial. It is considered a significant objective approach to evaluating masticatory performance.
Madhu Ranjan +5 more
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The correlation between two occlusal analyzers for the measurement of bite force [PDF]
BMC Oral Health, 2022 Background Occlusal force represents masticatory function. Using quantifiable occlusal indicators provides a more objective occlusal force evaluation.
Yi-Fang Huang +5 more
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Effects of body temperature on initial bite force in three species of rock- and crevice-dwelling lizards from Mexico [PDF]
Herpetozoa, 2021 Bite force can be an important aspect of a lizard’s organismal performance, and is likely to be subject to influence by ambient conditions including an individual’s thermal environment.
Guillermo A. Woolrich-Piña +4 more
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Skull Morphology, Bite Force, and Diet in Insectivorous Bats from Tropical Dry Forests in Colombia [PDF]
Biology, 2021 In Neotropical bats, studies on bite force have focused mainly on differences in trophic ecology, and little is known about whether factors other than body size generate interspecific differences in bite force amongst insectivorous bats and, consequently,
Leidy Azucena Ramírez-Fráncel +7 more
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A preliminary report of maximum voluntary bite force of young Indian population
Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied SciencesIntroduction: The measurement of bite force is increasingly gaining importance in dentistry. This preliminary report evaluates the maximum voluntary bite force (MVBF) of young healthy individuals with normal occlusion and correlates the effect of age and
Madhu Ranjan +5 more
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Design and Implement Strategy of Wireless Bite Force Device [PDF]
Bioengineering, 2023 Abnormal bite force is an important risk factor for oral and maxillofacial disorders, which is a critical dilemma that dentists face every day without effective solutions.
Jinxia Gao, Zhiwen Su, Longjun Liu
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Association between oral health status and occlusal bite force in young adults [PDF]
Journal of Dental SciencesBackground/purpose: Oral health is related to general health and a person’s overall well-being. The aim of the present study was to explore the association between oral health status and bite force among young adults.
Jo-Ning Su +7 more
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