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Distribution of occlusal contacts in maximum intercuspation.

W L Maness1, R Podoloff

  • 1Department of Graduate and Postgraduate Prosthodontics, Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Mass.

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|August 1, 1989
PubMed
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The T-Scan system accurately analyzes tooth contacts, revealing bilateral symmetry in normal occlusion. This technology shows promise for diagnosing occlusal issues in dental practices.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Biomechanical Engineering
  • Dental Technology

Background:

  • Accurate analysis of occlusal contacts is crucial for diagnosing and treating dental malocclusions.
  • Traditional methods for assessing tooth contacts can be time-consuming and subjective.
  • Advancements in digital technology offer potential for more precise occlusal analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the T-Scan system's efficacy in recording and analyzing tooth contact data.
  • To investigate the characteristics of occlusion in a cohort of normal subjects using the T-Scan system.
  • To determine the potential of the T-Scan system as a clinical diagnostic tool for occlusion.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the T-Scan system to capture dynamic and static tooth contact data.

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  • Calculated time moment statistics in sagittal and transverse planes of the occlusal interface.
  • Analyzed occlusal data from 93 subjects with normal dentition.

    • Main Results:

    • Confirmed previous findings regarding bilateral equality of tooth contacts about the sagittal axis.
    • Identified the center of occlusal effort anteroposteriorly to be located symmetrically in the first molar region.
    • Demonstrated the T-Scan system's rapid and accurate identification of tooth contact distribution.

    Conclusions:

    • The T-Scan system provides a reliable method for analyzing occlusal contacts.
    • Normal occlusion exhibits bilateral symmetry in tooth contacts and a centered, symmetrical occlusal effort.
    • The T-Scan system holds significant potential as a clinical screening device for occlusal analysis.