Assessment of bite pressure differences between implant-supported prostheses and natural dentition

A comparative analysis of the bite pressure between the mandibular first molars region using implant-supported prostheses and the contralateral side natural teeth is of interest. NUPAI and T-Scan III systems were used in the assessment of thirty-five patients. Data shows that maximum (34.2 vs 28.7 MPa) and average bite pressures (25.8 vs 21.4 MPa) and their contact areas (28.4 vs 24.1 mm 2) were noticeably greater on the natural tooth side (p < 0.05). The males showed an 18 percent higher bite power and differences were observed with age. Thus, natural teeth are better than implants because of proprioceptive feedback, which justifies the importance of appropriate adjustment of occlusion in implant prosthodontics.