Bite Forces and Teeth
An in-depth biometric study evaluated over 130 skulls—of varying breeds and ages—to establish chewing patterns for each of the three major skull types.
Skulland jaw dimensions were recorded and analyzed to determine:
Maximum bite forces
The maximum pressure a dog is capable of exerting at each tooth
Gape capacities, or the vertical distance between teeth with the mouth open
What we learned:
Maximum gape and bite force generally increase with weight, but both vary depending on skull shape—even among the same weight class
Bite force is strongest towards the back of the mouth
How we applied this new insight to the product:
We hypothesized that a product that encouraged more of the natural mechanics of each dog’s chewing would cause optimal friction across a wide surface area of each tooth
Five chewy new textures and sizes were created to accommodate this action
Each size allows teeth to penetrate and gain dental efficacy across a wide surface area
Each size accommodates the bite force capabilities of the weakest dog in its weight range
All new Greenies™ dental chews are designed to encourage chewing from the middle to the back of the mouth
It’s this study that took dental chews beyond simply small, medium and large. And it’s the reason new Greenies™ dental chews offer your patients a chewy, nutritious daily oral care solution today.
Patent is currently pending for the application of biometrics to the design of a dental chew.
Click on the links below for more information and supporting data:
The different skull types of dogs
How size affects swallowing and digestion
For more information on our research or formulation, contact us.
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