Development of wireless bruxism monitoring device based on pressure-sensitive polymer composite

Jung Ho Kim; Padraig McAuliffe; Brian O'Connell; Dermot Diamond; King Tong Lau

doi:10.1016/j.sna.2010.08.033

Development of wireless bruxism monitoring device based on pressure-sensitive polymer composite

Jung Ho Kim, Padraig McAuliffe, Brian O'Connell, Dermot Diamond, King Tong Lau

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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	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sna.2010.08.033
Publication status	Published - Oct 2010
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Bite-guard
Bruxism
Microcontroller
Pressure-sensitive polymer composite
Splint
Wireless

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