S Qadeer1, M Özcan2, D Edelhoff3, H Van Pelt4. 1. Dept. of Prosthodontics & Occlusion, Faculty of Dentistry, Thammasat University Rangsit Campus, Thailand. 2. University of Zürich, Division of Dental Biomaterials, Clinic for Reconstructive Dentistry, Center for Dental and Oral Medicine, Zürich, Switzerland. 3. Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Ludwig Maximilians University, Munich, Germany. 4. Dept. of Restorative Dentistry and Oral Function, University Medical Center, Center of Dental and Oral Care University Groningen, The Netherlands.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This literature review summarizes the properties, advantages, limitations, and clinical implications of employing static occlusal indicators compared to quantifiable digital occlusal indicators during occlusal adjustments. METHOD: An electronic database search of dental literature was carried out in PubMed/MEDLINE using the key words Occlusal Indicators, Occlusal Assessment, Static, Reliability, Dynamic, Repeatability, Validity and Clinical Accuracy. A total of 231 papers were isolated, with 129 papers considered for review. RESULTS: The included papers were grouped by Static and Dynamic Occlusal indicators. The numbers of papers in the Static Group was extremely low (only 20 papers) compared to The Dynamic group (T-Scan: 89; Dental Prescale: 28; Intraoral Scanners:17). CONCLUSION: Little evidence supports the use of static occlusal indicators due to their high degree of subjectivity required during implementation. However, much scientific evidence supports the use of T-Scan, as it measures relative occlusal forces and timing objectively, accurately, and repeatedly. For the improvement of Occlusal Practice, Subjective Interpretation using Static occlusal indicators should be replaced with digital ones for objective measurements. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The computerized occlusal analysis system is well studied and has the capacity to provide precise time and force sequencing information to objectively evaluate occlusal contacts for improved treatment outcome. Copyright
OBJECTIVE: This literature review summarizes the properties, advantages, limitations, and clinical implications of employing static occlusal indicators compared to quantifiable digital occlusal indicators during occlusal adjustments. METHOD: An electronic database search of dental literature was carried out in PubMed/MEDLINE using the key words Occlusal Indicators, Occlusal Assessment, Static, Reliability, Dynamic, Repeatability, Validity and Clinical Accuracy. A total of 231 papers were isolated, with 129 papers considered for review. RESULTS: The included papers were grouped by Static and Dynamic Occlusal indicators. The numbers of papers in the Static Group was extremely low (only 20 papers) compared to The Dynamic group (T-Scan: 89; Dental Prescale: 28; Intraoral Scanners:17). CONCLUSION: Little evidence supports the use of static occlusal indicators due to their high degree of subjectivity required during implementation. However, much scientific evidence supports the use of T-Scan, as it measures relative occlusal forces and timing objectively, accurately, and repeatedly. For the improvement of Occlusal Practice, Subjective Interpretation using Static occlusal indicators should be replaced with digital ones for objective measurements. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The computerized occlusal analysis system is well studied and has the capacity to provide precise time and force sequencing information to objectively evaluate occlusal contacts for improved treatment outcome. Copyright