Computer analysis of occlusiograms in partially edentulous patients
Occlusive disorders are often an etiological factor in the occurrence of periodontal diseases, dysfunctions of the temporomandibular joint, parafunctions of the masticatory muscles and other pathologies of the dentition. Currently, one of the methods for analyzing the occlusal contacts of the dentition and detecting occlusal disorders is a computer analysis of the occlusion of the teeth. In recent years, computer analysis of dental occlusion has turned into a high-tech clinical tool that makes it possible to assess functional occlusion, the time sequence of the occurrence of contacts, the pressure on the occlusal surface that occurs when the teeth of the upper and lower jaw interact during the movement of the lower jaw. Computer processing of occlusiograms, especially in digital format, allows for a more complete examination, diagnosis, drawing up a rehabilitation plan for patients and evaluating the results of treatment.