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Evaluation of occlusal contacts in maximum intercuspation using the T-Scan system
V C Garrido García1, A García Cartagena, O González Sequeros
1Department of Odontological Prosthesis and Occlusion, School of Medicine and Odontology, University of Murcia, Spain.
Journal of Oral Rehabilitation
|February 19, 1998
Summary
The T-Scan system reliably analyzes occlusal contacts during maximum intercuspation. This digital occlusal analysis shows consistent contact patterns across individuals, confirming its accuracy for dental assessments.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Biomechanical Engineering
Background:
- The reliability of the T-Scan system for occlusal contact registration has been debated.
- Accurate occlusal analysis is crucial for diagnosing and treating various dental conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the reliability of the T-Scan system in analyzing occlusal contact distribution.
- To assess the variability of occlusal contacts within and between subjects during maximum intercuspation.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the T-Scan system to analyze the number of tooth contacts from four bites in maximum intercuspation.
- Employed time moment statistics for quantitative analysis of occlusal data.
Main Results:
- The majority of occlusal contacts were identified in the molar region.
- Inter-subject variability in occlusal contacts was significantly greater than intra-subject variability.
- Individual subjects could be identified with 90.3% accuracy based on their occlusal contact patterns.
Conclusions:
- The T-Scan system demonstrates reliability for analyzing and evaluating occlusal contact distribution.
- Findings support the T-Scan system as a dependable tool for understanding occlusal dynamics in maximum intercuspation.
