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Gummy bear-based gnathodynamometer for masticatory diagnostics

Authors
Lee, DonghyunChua, Beelee
Issue Date
1-5월-2019
Publisher
ELSEVIER SCIENCE SA
Keywords
Gummy bear; Force transducer; Gnathodynamometer; Masticatory force; Diagnostics
Citation
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS A-PHYSICAL, v.290, pp.80 - 89
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SCIE
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Journal Title
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS A-PHYSICAL
Volume
290
Start Page
80
End Page
89
URI
https://scholar.korea.ac.kr/handle/2021.sw.korea/65475
DOI
10.1016/j.sna.2019.03.013
ISSN
0924-4247
Abstract
We have demonstrated the feasibility of a gummy bear-based gnathodynamometer for masticatory diagnostics. Using a gummy bear as a force transducer and bamboo cantilevers as mechanical springs, the masticatory force of a human mandible can be measured via electrical impedance measurement (presented as the output voltage of the gnathodynamometer). The frequency response of the gummy bear is experimentally tested from 0.1 to 100 kHz and shown to be consistent with the analytical model. For a given driving frequency, the output voltage of the gnathodynamometer is experimentally measured for a range of stimulated masticatory forces ((3) over tilde .49 to 88.50 N). The masticatory force limit is also adjustable via the driving frequency (10 to 100 kHz) and cantilever length (via sliding datum, L = 95, 75, and 50 mm). This also adjusts the masticatory force sensitivity in the range of (1) over tilde7.5 to 40.5 mV/N. The clinical feasibility is also evaluated using three human subjects. The combination of candy (gummy bear) and diagnostics heralds a new class of low-cost medical devices that generate minimum recalcitrant medical waste and that are suitable for developing countries. (C) 2019 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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