Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Bite Force

The force applied by the masticatory muscles in dental occlusion.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

The force applied by the masticatory muscles in dental occlusion.

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Synonyms

11 entry terms
  • Masticatory Force
  • Occlusal Force
  • Bite Forces
  • Force, Bite
  • Force, Masticatory
  • Force, Occlusal
  • Forces, Bite
  • Forces, Masticatory
  • Forces, Occlusal
  • Masticatory Forces
  • Occlusal Forces

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History Note

91(84); was see under DENTAL OCCLUSION 1984-90

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Previous Indexing

  • Dental Occlusion (1966-1983)
  • Dental Stress Analysis (1968-1983)
  • Mastication (1966-1983)
  • Masticatory Muscles (1966-1983)

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WU 440

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Bite Force. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D001732. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D001732
  2. Bite Force. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bite_force
  3. Bite Force. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2515143