Phantom bite: a real or a phantom diagnosis? A case report.

This case report describes computer-guided occlusal therapy in a patient who met the unified diagnostic criteria for phantom bite. After a review of the patient's medical history, along with a diagnostic work-up that included cone beam computed tomography, temporomandibular joint vibration analysis, and digital occlusal analysis, problematic dental components were discovered (including prolonged disclusion time and imbalanced bite force). A digital occlusal analyzer evaluated the patient's occlusion and systematically guided the necessary changes.

A digital poll of dentists testing the accuracy of paper mark subjective interpretation.

Aims: The aim of this study was to test subjective interpretation accuracy via digital polling of a large group of dentists to determine whether dentists can reliably interpret occlusal forces by visually assessing articulating paper markings.

Methods: One hundred fifty-two dentists selected the most forceful occlusal contact in five occlusal-view photographs of articulating paper marks that were compared against T-Scan® relative occlusal levels of the same tooth contacts.

Results: The mean correct response was a mere 13.

Low escape-rate genome safeguards with minimal molecular perturbation of .

As the use of synthetic biology both in industry and in academia grows, there is an increasing need to ensure biocontainment. There is growing interest in engineering bacterial- and yeast-based safeguard (SG) strains. First-generation SGs were based on metabolic auxotrophy; however, the risk of cross-feeding and the cost of growth-controlling nutrients led researchers to look for other avenues.

Incidence of headaches related to occlusion and bite force imbalance: a case study.

Aims: The purpose of this case report is to share an incidence where a bite force imbalance and occlusal interferences contributed to chronic daily headaches.

Methods: A TekScan digital occlusal analyzer was used to evaluate the bite and systematically guide alterations to the patient's occlusion.

Results: After the bite was adjusted and optimized, the patient reported a decrease in her headaches.