gnathodynamometer

gnathodynamometer
A device for measuring biting pressure. SYN: bite gauge, occlusometer. [gnatho- + dynamometer]

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gnatho·dy·na·mom·e·ter (nath″o-di″nə-momґə-tər) [gnatho- + dynamometer] an instrument for measuring the force exerted in closing the jaws; called also occlusometer.

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