A new smartphone application may help dentists monitor bite force in real time, offering feedback to improve diagnosis and treatment. This study was recently published in the International Dental Journal.
Furthermore, the app may maintain balanced bite force by collecting data to prompt patients for self-correction, the authors wrote.
“This intelligent application was designed to provide dentists with real-time monitoring, intelligent feedback, and effective intervention of bite force in their clinical practice,” wrote the authors, led by Jinxia Gao of Xi’an Jiaotong University in China (Int Dent J, May 3, 2025, Vol. 75:4, 100799).
The app, designed for both clinical and daily use, works by integrating an intraoral pressure sensing detector, intelligent algorithms, and a smart bracelet. It collects occlusal stress data through customized devices and transmits it via Bluetooth for analysis, they wrote.
Dentists can remotely access bite force data, adjust parameters, and monitor biofeedback through the app. The system is designed to help diagnose conditions like bruxism and temporomandibular joint disorders, providing personalized feedback to patients for better oral health management.
The app’s main interface comprises a Bluetooth control and data display. The Bluetooth control module includes options to rescan nearby devices, fetch data, and view connection details, they wrote.
The app displays sensor data as single or multiple line graphs, helping dentists diagnose and treat oral conditions. Also, it uses preset thresholds to prompt patients for self-correction, enabling biofeedback regulation.
Additionally, the application may enhance medical diagnosis and support the advancement of biofeedback therapy in the future, the authors added.
“By achieving a dynamic equilibrium between bite force and the oral maxillofacial system, it aims to enhance disease diagnosis and treatment to a quantitative, controllable, and predictable level,” Gao and colleagues wrote.
