Number of occlusal contacts during maximum intercuspation in dentate adults: A systematised review.

Background: Evaluating occlusal contacts during maximum intercuspation is one of the requirements for guiding clinicians during occlusal corrections and has been a topic of considerable importance for researchers over many decades.

Objective: This systematised review intends to evaluate the average number of occlusal contacts present in dentate adults, as documented within the dental literature over the past four decades (1980s-2022).

Methodology: Electronic searches were conducted in three databases (PubMed, Livivo and Ovid) using a combination of search words.

Comparison of excursive occlusal force parameters in post-orthodontic and non-orthodontic subjects using T-Scan® III.

Objective: Published studies indicate that orthodontically treated patients demonstrate increased posterior occlusal friction contributing to temporomandibular disorder (TMD) symptoms. This study investigated measured excursive movement occlusal contact parameters and their association with TMD symptoms between non- and post-orthodontic subjects.

Methods: Twenty-five post-orthodontic and 25 non-orthodontic subjects underwent T-Scan® computerized occlusal analysis to determine their disclusion time (DT), the excursive frictional contacts, and occlusal scheme.

Comparison of closure occlusal force parameters in post-orthodontic and non-orthodontic subjects using T-Scan® III DMD occlusal analysis.

Objective: Balanced occlusal force distribution is a critical factor for restorative, prosthetic or orthodontic treatment. It has been postulated that orthodontic treatment may lead to occlusal discrepancies in the arch due to changing the occlusal relationships. This study was conducted to compare the occlusal force parameters between natural dentition patients and a post-orthodontic treatment group.

Computerized occlusal analysis as an alternative occlusal indicator.

Background: All disciplines of dentistry require that clinicians assess the articulation of the teeth/prosthesis with respect to simultaneous contacts, bite force and timing.

Aims: This article intends to describe the advantages and limitations of the data acquired when using a computerized occlusal analysis as a dynamic occlusal indicator.

Methodology: A search of the literature was completed (Medline, PubMed) using the keywords occlusion, occlusal registration, computerized occlusal analysis and T-Scan for dental.

Relationship between articulation paper mark size and percentage of force measured with computerized occlusal analysis.

Purpose: Articulation paper mark size is widely accepted as an indicator of forceful tooth contacts. However, mark size is indicative of contact location and surface area only, and does not quantify occlusal force. The purpose of this study is to determine if a relationship exists between the size of paper marks and the percentage of force applied to the same tooth.

The influence of a continuous increase in thickness of opaque-shade composite resin on masking ability and translucency.

Objectives: This study was conducted to determine the minimum thickness of opaque-shade composite resin required to mask discolored tooth structures or darkness of the oral cavity and to determine the effect of the brand and shade of composite resins on masking ability and translucency.

Materials And Methods: Discs and beveled specimens were manufactured using six opaque-shade light-curing composite resins (Charisma, Heraeus Kulzer; Estelite Sigma Quick, Tokuyama; Gradia Direct Anterior, GC). The discolored tooth structures and darkness of the oral cavity were reproduced using background tiles.

Immediate loading on mandibular edentulous patient with SFI Bar® overdenture.

Despite the greater retention and low maintenance of bar attachment system, the longer clinical time and increased number of visits were the assignments to overcome in bar attachment system. This case report describes SFI-Bar® (Cendres et Métaux, Biel/Bienne, Switzerland) to be solve those problems. A 65-year-old female, who had severely absorbed mandible, hoped to wear a stable mandibular denture without pain.