Digital Occlusal Analysis an Alternative Occlusal Indicator-A Review

Abstract

Background: All disciplines of dentistry require that clinicians assess the articulation of the teeth/prosthesis with respect to simultaneous contacts, bite force and timing.Aim: This article intends to describe the advantages and limitations of the data acquired when using a digital occlusal analysis as a dynamic occlusal indicator.Methodology: A search of the literature was completed (Medline, PubMed) using the keywords occlusion, occlusal registration, computerized occlusal analysis and T-Scan for dental.Results: According to the evidence available, the digital occlusal analysis system is the only occlusal indicator that demonstrates the ability to provide quantifiable force and time variance in a real-time window from the initial tooth contact into maximum intercuspation.Conclusion: The reported advantages to accurately indicate occlusal contacts make the digital occlusal analysis system a better occlusal indicator when compared with other non-digital convention indicator materials available.