Comparative evaluation of occlusal forces in altered and unaltered VDO using OccluSense

TL;DR

This study uses OccluSense to compare occlusal forces in people with and without altered vertical dimension of occlusion, finding specific force differences in certain dental regions.

Contribution

The study introduces digital occlusal analysis using OccluSense to assess force distribution in full-mouth rehabilitation patients with altered vertical dimension.

Findings

Group 2 (attrition with altered VDO) showed significantly higher occlusal forces in the right anterior region.

Intragroup analysis revealed significant forces in the right anterior and right first molar regions.

Digital occlusal analysis is valuable for diagnosis and treatment planning in full-mouth rehabilitation.

Abstract

Tooth wear alters occlusal forces and vertical dimension, making accurate assessment essential for effective full-mouth rehabilitation.
Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate occlusal force distribution in 65 subjects aged 35-60 years using OccluSense, including controls
and patients with attrition having altered or unaltered VDO. Statistical analysis with ANOVA and t-tests showed no overall significant
intergroup differences, though Group 2 (attrition with altered VDO) demonstrated significantly higher forces in the right anterior region.
Intragroup analysis also revealed significant forces in the right anterior and right first molar regions. Thus, digital occlusal analysis
is valuable for precise diagnosis and treatment planning in full-mouth rehabilitation patients.