Abstract
A wireless pressure sensing bite-guard has been developed for monitoring the progress of bruxism (teeth grinding during sleep); as well as protecting the teeth from damages. For sensing the pressure effectively in the restricted space and hostile environment, a pressure-sensitive polymer composite has been fabricated and encapsulated into a conventional bite-guard which is safe for in situ applications. The device is anticipated to give real-time data through wireless data transmission and to have a long working life (weeks). A microcontroller-based electronic circuit has been built in-house for data collection and transmission. A low power approach is configured to increase the working life of the device. This device is a useful tool for understanding and treating bruxism.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 486-492 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Sensors and Actuators, A: Physical |
| Volume | 163 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Bite-guard
- Bruxism
- Microcontroller
- Pressure-sensitive polymer composite
- Splint
- Wireless
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