Author(s): Dr Ifzah, Dr Zain Patel
Bite force is a key predictor of masticatory performance. In dentistry bite force determination can be used to understand the mechanics of mastication, muscle activity and mandibular movements during mastication and masticatory performance to study the influence of physiological factors on changes in occlusal forces. Bite force levels vary with method, sex, age among other variables. Keywords: Mastication, Bite force, Bite force recording devices