A self-cleaning intraoral flex-occlusometer based on superhydrophobic capacitive sensors for dental health monitoring

Abstract

Addressing the limitations of traditional dental quantitative analysis, we have introduced a novel flex-occlusometer for measurement and tracking of occlusal forces, crucial for diagnosing dental pathologies and evaluating lifestyle impacts on oral health. This flexible occlusometer, leveraging a capacitive sensor with a superhydrophobic, heterogeneously porous surface, ensures wide pressure detection across the human bite force spectrum and exhibits resistance to interference in multi-liquid environments. Its innovative design combines self-cleaning properties with a custom wireless transmission module and smart interface, enhancing tele-dentistry and personalized dental care by facilitating real-time data visualization and recognizing individual bite patterns.