Comparison of the quality of occlusion control with the use of occlusion paper and t-scan, based on the literature

Abstract

Introduction. In the dentist’s daily practice, the most frequently used position of the lower jaw in relation to the upper one is central occlusion. There are many ways to monitor occlusion during dental treatment. The most common method invo-lves the use of an articulating paper. It seems that this is a subjective assessment with a large mar-gin of error. The second method that is recently being adapted more frequently in dental offices, is the T-scan device (Tekscan Inc, Boston, MA, USA) for computerized analysis of occlusion. Aim of the study. To compare occlusal registration using T-scan III (Tekscan Inc, Boston, MA) with traditional methods using occlusal pa-per, based on review of the literature. Material and methods. PubMed and Scopus medical databases from the period 2015–2020 were systematically searched and eventually thir-ty articles were obtained, of which two articles remained after final selection. Results. Based on the studies described in the selected articles, it can be concluded that the T--scan device is a valuable tool that allows per-forming a thorough analysis of the distribution of occlusive forces and the time of occlusion and disclusion of tooth contacts.