Correlates and Comparability of Two Devices for Measuring Bite Force in Dentate Health Volunteers.

Objective: This study aimed to correlate the bite/occlusal force measurements obtained through two methods: a hydraulic pressure gauge with a biting transducer (GM-10), and a computer-assisted device that records occlusal force on a pressure-sensitive film (Prescale II).

Methods: Healthy, dentate volunteers were recruited. Participants' demographic data included age, sex, number of teeth present, presence of oral pain, history of prior orthodontic treatment and presence of parafunction.

Reliability between the two-colour chewing gum and the gummy-jelly tests used for the assessment of masticatory performance.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the reliability of two methods used to assess masticatory performance and attempt to correlate them to achieve interchangeability between the methods.

Methods: Twelve healthy dentate volunteers (men = 6, women = 6; mean age = 28.3 ± 4.