Abstract

Dr. Raj will briefly explain the advantages of measuring the muscles and occlusion digitally so that a dentist can register a bite for any dental procedure, from a single tooth filling to a multi-implant-based full mouth rehabilitation.

This will be followed by a demonstration of how we can utilize specific equipment to register a bilaterally-symmetrical-isotonic-muscle bite using patented TENS unit and measuring the muscles to confirm the bite with Electromyography. 

Dr. Raj will also demonstrate the basic usage of digital occlusion equipment that helps a dentist to confirm the bite in microns. This is very important because the occlusal proprioception starts at 5 microns.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the benefits of digital bite registration for accurate treatment planning across procedures ranging from single fillings to full-mouth rehabilitations.
• Learn how to apply patented TENS technology to achieve a bilaterally symmetrical isotonic muscle bite.
• Gain knowledge of using Electromyography (EMG) to objectively measure muscle activity and confirm the accuracy of bite registration.
• Explore the application of digital occlusion equipment to verify occlusal contact precision down to microns.
• Recognize the clinical importance of occlusal proprioception and its role in detecting discrepancies as small as 5 microns.