Laboratory evaluation of a direct reading digital occlusal sensor

An overview of the digital occlusion technologies: Intraoral scanners, jaw tracking systems, and computerized occlusal analysis devices

“…for detecting occlusal contacts in a time sequential manner with the pressure distribution on the occlusal surfaces (Figure 4, Table 2). 41,[46][47][48][49][89][90][91][92][93] Additionally, IOSs can also detect occlusal contact areas (OCAs) (Figure 5). 41 The accuracy of these occlusal analysis systems has been assessed in the dental literature.…”

“…41 The accuracy of these occlusal analysis systems has been assessed in the dental literature. 41,[46][47][48][49][89][90][91][92][93] Computerized occlusal analysis systems provide a reliable method for measuring the OCA at maximum bite force; however, conventional occlusal registration methods seem to provide the highest reliability and validity technique for measuring OCA. 41,48,[91][92][93] F I G U R E 4 Computerized occlusal analysis systems.…”

“…[40][41][42][43][44][45] Additionally, computerized occlusal analysis devices offer a digital alternative to quantitatively assess and visualize the pressure and timing of occlusal contacts. 41,[46][47][48][49] Classical gnathology assumed that dental occlusion was a mechanical constant and reproducible. 46,47 However, studies published in the dental literature have revealed occlusal variations can result from recordings made at different times of day, stress, proprioception, body position, and temporomandibular joint dysfunction.…”

“…41,[46][47][48][49] Classical gnathology assumed that dental occlusion was a mechanical constant and reproducible. 46,47 However, studies published in the dental literature have revealed occlusal variations can result from recordings made at different times of day, stress, proprioception, body position, and temporomandibular joint dysfunction. [48][49][50][51][52][53][54][55][56][57][58] Conventional methods, including different occlusal recording materials and the use of foils, also have limitations in a clinical application.…”

Computerized occlusal analysis in patients with fixed dental restorations on implants

“…Prilikom metodološkog postupka našeg istraživanja, senzorske folije korišćene su prosečno 10 puta za svakog pacijenta, sa visokom pouzdanošću analize okluzije prilikom svakog merenja. Slične rezultate istraživanja pouzdanosti identifikacije okluzalnih kontakata i mogućnosti višekratne upotrebe T-scan senzorskih folija u kvantitativnoj analizi okluzije objavili su i drugi istraživači242,223,224,225 .Rezultati njihovih istraživanja, ukazuju na to da se isti senzor može koristiti za 4 do 20 snimanja zatvaranja u Ikp, bez izazivanja statistički značajnih razlika između merenja.Okluzija na implantatima predstavlja izuzetno aktuelnu temu o kojoj u literaturi nema mnogo publikacija, ali je opšte prihvaćen stav većine istraživača da je od velikog značaja za dugotrajnost implantata i zubnih nadoknada na njima. Zbog toga je izuzetno važno izabrati objektivnu i pouzdanu metodu za analizu okluzije zubnih nadoknada na implantatima.…”