Comparative Evaluation of Implant-Protected Occlusion in Partially Edentulous Fixed Restoration Using Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment – A Prospective Clinical Trial
Objectives: To compare and evaluate the occlusal variability/discrepancy recorded using qualitative (articulating paper) and quantitative (T-scan) techniques in partially edentulous implant-supported restorations. Materials and Methods: A total of 20 patients in the age group of 25–61 yrs participat...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2023-10-01
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| Series: | Indian Journal of Dental Research |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_191_23 |
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| Summary: | Objectives:
To compare and evaluate the occlusal variability/discrepancy recorded using qualitative (articulating paper) and quantitative (T-scan) techniques in partially edentulous implant-supported restorations.
Materials and Methods:
A total of 20 patients in the age group of 25–61 yrs participated in this study. All the patients had more than one tooth replaced with implant-supported prosthesis. After three months of restoration, occlusion reevaluated was carried out using qualitative (articulating paper) and quantitative (T-scan). T-scan data were used to measure implant occlusion time, occlusion time, and the relative occlusal force (ROFs) on implant prosthesis. And the data were statistically evaluated.
Results:
The T-scan values showed high points on the implants in most of the patients, which could not be evaluated by that of articulating paper outcomes.
Conclusion:
The occlusal harmony achieved from using qualitative analysis of articulating paper was not supported by the finding of the quantitative analysis (T-scan). Also the T-scan provided the time interval of occlusion of the implant-supported restorations, which would help in better defining the implant-protected occlusal.
Clinical Relevance:
The T-scan occlusal analysis system provides ROF and time intervals of occlusal contact. This allows accurate occlusal equilibration of implant-supported restoration according to implant protected occlusal concept. |
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| ISSN: | 0970-9290 1998-3603 |