Designing a Smartphone Application for Detection of Oral Bite Force Using Artificial Intelligence.

INTRODUCTION AND AIMS

The abnormal bite force plays a crucial role in triggering oral diseases. Currently, the field of bite force remains largely unexplored despite its immense potential. Previous studies have documented various devices for detecting bite force; however, there is a scarcity of corresponding visual applications to facilitate accurate diagnosis and treatment. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to design a smartphone application for intelligent detection of oral bite force.

METHODS

This study has developed an intelligent program software for analyzing bite force detection, which encompassing modules such as introduction, environment setup, data reception and transmission, analysis processing, installation and uninstallation, as well as user instructions. Bluetooth wireless transmission has been utilized to transmit, store, and analyze bite simulation data.

RESULTS

The developed application has presented sensor data in the form of single or multiple line graphs, assisting dentists in the diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases. Additionally, this program application provided feedback by detecting collected data and utilizing various output modes based on pre-set threshold values to prompt patients for self-correction, thereby achieving biofeedback regulation.

CONCLUSION

This intelligent application was designed to provide dentists with real-time monitoring, intelligent feedback, and effective intervention of bite force in their clinical practice.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

By achieving a dynamic equilibrium between bite force and the oral maxillofacial system, it aims to enhance disease diagnosis and treatment to a quantitative, controllable, and predictable level.