The patient sits in the chair, you look into their mouth — and you see what you see. Missing teeth, worn cusps, an old crown. But how hard does that person actually bite? And is that force symmetrical? Most practices still answer those questions with a guess. Innobyte by Kube Innovation changes that.
01Why bite force mattersThe number missing from every intake record
Occlusal force is one of the key functional parameters of the dentition — yet routine intake examinations almost never capture it. Yet it is precisely this value that determines whether a prosthetic reconstruction will last, whether an implant will survive functional loading, or whether the patient actually benefits from the treatment they have invested in.
Research consistently shows that asymmetry in occlusal force between the left and right sides correlates with asymmetry of the masticatory muscles and the distribution of occlusal contacts. In other words: the number from the device is not just a number — it is a functional imprint of how the patient's stomatognathic system actually works.
02What is InnobyteBilateral measurement in seconds
Innobyte is a portable device for measuring occlusal force. Its key feature is in the name: bilateral. While conventional dynamometers measure total bite force as a single sum, Innobyte captures the left and right sides independently and simultaneously — in newtons, displayed directly in the practice.
The mouthpiece is blue, ergonomically shaped, and each patient receives a single-use protective sleeve before use. No calibration, no additional software. Four steps any team member can perform:
- Preparation — fit a single-use protective sleeve onto the bilateral mouthpiece.
- Bite — the patient bites down on both sides simultaneously. The device records force on the left and right independently.
- Reading — the display instantly shows the value in newtons for each side and the total bite force.
- Documentation — enter the value in the patient record and explain which range it falls into.
03Reference rangesFrom critical deficit to extreme force
Innobyte uses a six-tier scale that gives each measured value immediate clinical context:
| Range | Band |
|---|---|
| 0–100 N | Critical deficit |
| 100–200 N | Severe deficit |
| 200–400 N | Significant deficit |
| 400–650 N | Mild deficit |
| 650–1 000 N | Normal |
| above 1 000 N | Extreme force |
These bands are not merely indicative — they are a communication tool. A patient who sees their own number and knows it falls in the "severe deficit" range understands their situation differently from one who is simply told they have "a weak bite". Data motivates.
04Where Innobyte fits into practiceIntake, prosthodontics, implantology
Measurement makes sense in three specific situations. At the intake examination you capture the baseline — symmetry, overall force, any asymmetries that would otherwise remain invisible. Before prosthetic reconstruction you know what functional load to account for when selecting materials and restoration design. After delivery you have objective evidence that the reconstruction restored function — or that further adjustment is needed.
A deficient bite not only often motivates the patient towards dental reconstruction, but can also signal other health problems. A sudden reduction in bite force is always a reason for further investigation.
Radek Mounajjed · Cicero Education
Documentation with an objective occlusal force value also provides a stronger argument in any dispute about the quality of care. A subjective "the bite was fine" cannot stand where a specific number, date, and signature can.
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