Digitally designed occlusion of an implant-supported crown considering physiological tooth displacement under occlusal loading

Physiological natural tooth displacement under occlusal loading can influence intraoral occlusal contacts. However, gypsum casts and digital scans cannot simulate the physiological tooth displacement under occlusal loading. The occlusal design of the implant-supported crowns has been based mainly on the experience of dental laboratory technicians, lacking accuracy and individualization. Therefore, a digital technique that considers physiological tooth displacement is presented to design the occlusion of implant-supported single crowns.

Source: Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry - October 25, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Zhixiao Wu, Ya Tu, Shimin Wang, Qian Ding, Lei Zhang Tags: Dental Technique Source Type: research