Distribution of occlusal contacts in maximum intercuspation

Time-dependent analysis and representation of force distribution and occlusion contact in the masticatory cycle

“…This is a controversial issue in the literature. Some studies demonstrate symmetry [5,22], while others confirm our results [8,18]. Perhaps static occlusion is a result of neuromuscular adaptation that gradually leads to definitive and more stable intercuspation with symmetrical force distribution.…”

“…Die Ergebnisse zur Entwicklung der Kaukraftverteilung unterscheiden sich in beiden Untersuchungen jedoch darin, dass bei Kumagai et al [19] eine Abnahme des relativen Anteils der Prä-molaren nachgewiesen wurde, in der vorliegenden Untersuchung dem gegenüber eine leichte Zunahme des Prämolarenanteils an der aktuellen Kaukraft gemessen wurde. and the lowest forces between the incisors [1,5,22]. According to our measurements, the lowest forces exist at the lateral incisors, followed by canines, premolars and then central incisors.…”

“…Der Aussage vieler Studien, dass die stärksten Kräfte zwischen den ersten Molaren, die geringsten Kräften zwischen den Inzisiven wirken, widersprechen unseren Ergebnissen teilweise [1,5,22]. Nach unseren Messungen liegen die geringsten Kräfte bei den seitlichen Schneidezähnen vor, gefolgt von Eckzähnen, Prämolaren und dann den mittleren Schneidezähnen.…”

Fixation of Mandibular Body Fracture with Combination of One-Piece Cast Splint and Miniplate.

“…Nabeshima et al(1990) also studied occlusion in 90 normal subjects using the T-scan system and obtained similar findings. Analysis of the postoperative occlusion in the patients with mandibular fracture treated by our method produced similar results as those reported by Maness and Podoloff (1989) and Nabeshima et al (1990).…”

“…Thus, of all currently available methods for quantitative analysis of occlusal contact, the T-scan system may be rated to be the best. In T-scan system analysis of occlusion in 93 normal subjects, Maness and Podoloff (1989) found that the normal dentition was bisymmetrical to the sagittal plane and described that the anteroposterior dynamic center of tooth contact was located at the first molar. Nabeshima et al(1990) also studied occlusion in 90 normal subjects using the T-scan system and obtained similar findings.…”