Trueness of Digital Occlusal Analysis

Alexandria University

Status: Active, not recruiting

Conditions: Occlusal Analysis; Dental Occlusion

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06672627

0974-09

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aims of this observational study are to evaluate the trueness of two different digital occlusal analyzers; handheld occlusal analyzer versus intraoral scanner in comparison to conventional methods in identifying true occlusal contacts and to evaluate inter-examiner reliability of two examiners independently analyzing occlusal contacts.

Full description

Evaluate the trueness of two different digital occlusal analyzers; handheld occlusal analyzer (occlusense) versus intraoral scanner (Medit i700-medit occlusal analyzer) in comparison to conventional methods (8 um articulating paper) in identifying true occlusal contacts and to evaluate inter-examiner reliability of two examiners independently analyzing occlusal contacts.

Enrollment: 30 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Normal occlusion (Angle Class 1)
• No missing teeth
• No tempromandibular disorders

Exclusion criteria

Patients having:

• Dental prostheses
• Extensive restorations
• Severe malocclusion
• Periodontal disease
• Excessive tooth wear
• Orofacial pain
• Temporomandibular joint disorders
• Anterior or posterior open bite
• Active orthodontic treatment.

Trial design

30 participants in 3 patient groups

Control group

Description:

Every participant will undergo occlusal analysis using conventional methods (8um articulating paper)

Study group I

Description:

Every participant will undergo digital occlusal analysis using hand held device (occlusense)

Study group II

Description:

Every participant will undergo digital occlusal analysis using intraoral scanner (Medit occlusal analyzer)