A gnathodynamometer (or occlusometer) is an instrument for measuring the force exerted in closing the mouth. A bimeter gnathodynamometer is one with an adjustable central-bearing point. As per the inventor`s design study, the instrument works well `in measuring maximal bite force and masticatory efficiency of incisor and molar teeth, respectivel.....
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<instrument> A device for measuring biting pressure. ... Synonym: bite gauge, occlusometer. ... Origin: Gnatho-+ dynamometer ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(nath″o-di″nә-mom´ә-tәr) an instrument for measuring the force exerted in closing the jaws.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: nath′ō-dī′nă-mom′ĕ-tĕr Definitions: 1. A device for measuring biting pressure. Synonyms: bite gauge, occlusometer
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