Innovative System for digital Occlusion Test
The correct physiological recovery of the occlusion poses as much a challenge as ever for every dentist and technician. Even the smallest high spots measuring just a few microns can cause dysfunctions (mostly pain dysfunction syndrome – TMD) in patients. Occlusal proportions are being constantly changed with every procedure. Therefore, an understanding of the synergy of the teeth in static and dynamic occlusion forms the basis of good dentistry.
Since 1953, Dr. Jean Bausch GmbH & Co. KG has specialized in the manufacture of special articulating – occlusion test materials designed to represent occlusal proportions on the masticatory surfaces as true to nature as possible. From the outset, the founders of the company, dentists Dr. Jean Bausch and Dr. Hans Bausch, recognized the need to use pressure-sensitive articulating paper in order to present all the different masticatory forces in various colors. The principle of progressive color transfer remains an important method for the accurate detection of high spots. Achieving visible markings on problematic surfaces such as gold, metal alloys and ceramics, but especially on moist occlusal surfaces represents another challenge. The new test films are produced with an improved color coating, which can transfer more effectively onto polished masticatory surfaces because of its hydrophilic properties. Adding certain substances has also solved the problem of static loading.
The new system, the OccluSense®, developed by Dr. Jean Bausch GmbH & Co. KG, combines the traditional and digital registration of the pressure distribution of the occlusal surfaces. The device is being used in combination with a 60 microns thin single-use pressure sensor coated with red color.
This disposable pressure sensor is being applied exactly like a conventional occlusion test foil. The patient’s masticatory pressure distribution is being recorded digitally in 256 pressure levels.
The data of the occlusal masticatory distribution are being displayed with the OccluSense® iPad App. The traditional color transfer on the occlusal surfaces facilitates the assignment of the recorded data. These data which can be displayed as 2-and 3-dimensional graphics, including the masticatory distribution, with up to 150 images per second and can be stored in the patient management system of the iPad App and reviewed or exported any time.
