Improving the precision of recordings acquired with digital occlusal analyzers: A dental technique

Mikel Jauregi; Xabier Amezua; Mikel Iturrate; Eneko Solaberrieta

doi:10.1016/j.prosdent.2023.08.001

Improving the precision of recordings acquired with digital occlusal analyzers: A dental technique

J Prosthet Dent. 2023 Sep 1:S0022-3913(23)00503-6. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2023.08.001. Online ahead of print.

Authors

Mikel Jauregi¹, Xabier Amezua², Mikel Iturrate³, Eneko Solaberrieta⁴

Affiliations

¹ Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Gipuzkoa, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), San Sebastian, Spain.
² Assistant Professor, Department of Graphic Design and Engineering Projects, Faculty of Engineering Bilbao, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Bilbao, Spain.
³ Assistant Professor, Department of Graphic Design and Engineering Projects, Faculty of Engineering Gipuzkoa, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), San Sebastian, Spain.
⁴ Professor, Department of Graphic Design and Engineering Projects, Faculty of Engineering Gipuzkoa, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), San Sebastian, Spain. Electronic address: eneko.solaberrieta@ehu.eus.

PMID: 37661547
DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2023.08.001

Abstract

A technique to improve the precision of recordings acquired with the 2 main digital occlusal analyzers on the market (T-Scan and OccluSense) is presented. This technique consists of using digital occlusal analyzers with a customizable centering tray. The virtual design of the centering tray is available online, together with that of the adapters required for both digital occlusal analyzers. The designs can be downloaded and additively manufactured for clinical use. These parts improve the positioning of the piezoelectric film sensors of the digital occlusal analyzers in the patient's mouth and thus the precision of their records. Improving the precision of the records of the digital occlusal analyzers is especially important for the comparison of records obtained at different stages of rehabilitation treatment.