Evaluation of occlusal function during orthognathic therapy

ConclusionsThe digital occlusal registration method proved to be a useful diagnostic tool and provided new insights into therapeutic effects in orthognathic patients. By precisely adjusting the occlusal function, masticatory performance improved significantly.Clinical relevanceSevere malocclusion leads to a significantly lower masticatory performance for patients, which can be improved by orthognathic therapy and captured by digital occlusal registration.

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Source: Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics/Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie - February 28, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research