title: An evaluation of the T-Scan computerised occlusal analysis system.
abstract: A computerised system has recently become available to assist in occlusal analysis. An evaluation of this system is described, with particular emphasis on the measurement of bite force. A hand-held testing device and a Nene universal testing machine were used to apply force. A limited clinical trial was carried out on two volunteers with known occlusal interferences present. It was concluded that the system does not measure bite force accurately, but is useful as a clinical tool if used with care.
authors.affiliation: Glasgow Dental Hospital and School.
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Lyons
authors.forename: S W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Sharkey
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Lamey
mesh_terms: D001732:Bite Force; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis / Q000379:methods*; D003936:Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007574:Jaw Relation Record; D012044:Regression Analysis; D015203:Reproducibility of Results