A comparison of different methods and materials for establishing maximal intercuspal position: A clinical study.

Statement Of Problem: Which method or material used to record the intercuspal position yields the best accuracy of location of the maxillary and mandibular casts is unclear.

Purpose: The purpose of this clinical study was to determine the most reliable method of recording a patient's maximal intercuspal position by comparing 2 common methods with 2 popular registration materials.

Material And Methods: Complete arch impressions were made of both jaws with a polyvinyl siloxane impression material in a metal stock tray followed by 4 interocclusal registrations for each of the 17 participants.