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Computerized occlusal analysis: an evaluation of the sensors.

W L Harvey1, R A Hatch, J W Osborne

  • 1University of Colorado, School of Dentistry, Denver.

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

This study validated a new computerized dental occlusion analysis system. The disposable sensors proved reliable for detecting occlusal contacts after only two uses.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Dental Science
  • Biomaterials

Background:

  • Traditional dental occlusion evaluation relies on subjective clinical experience.
  • Objective, quantitative methods for occlusal analysis are needed.
  • A novel computerized system with disposable sensors has been developed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the validity and reliability of disposable sensors for detecting interceptive occlusal contacts.
  • To determine the minimum number of sensor uses required for reliable occlusal analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Testing the validity of disposable sensors in identifying known interceptive occlusal contacts.
  • Evaluating the reliability of sensor data across multiple uses.

Main Results:

  • The disposable sensors demonstrated validity in detecting known interceptive occlusal contacts.
  • Sensor validity was confirmed with as few as two uses.

Conclusions:

  • The tested disposable sensors are valid for objective occlusal analysis.
  • The system offers a reliable method for detecting occlusal contacts in dental practice.

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