A pressure-distribution sensor (PDS) for evaluation of lip functions.

The purpose of this study was to develop and to test a pressure-distribution sensor (PDS) for evaluating lip functions. The PDS is fabricated as a disposable cartridge and is based on the principle of optical-pressure conversion used in tactile sensors of robot arms. Its advantages are in measuring sealing forces, contact area, and pressure-distribution patterns of the lips at maximum effort. We used the PDS to evaluate pressure-distribution patterns of long-face subjects with extremely large interlabial distances. The results suggest that the PDS is a useful device for evaluating lip sealing functions and their changes after orthodontic therapy or orthognathic surgery.

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