Digital Analysis of Occlusal Force Distribution in Single-Tooth Implant Restorations

This study will explore the impact of single tooth implant restorations upon occlusal force distribution and the accuracy of several digital analysis methods. The biomechanical behavior of implant-supported prostheses differs from that of natural teeth, and the distribution and modulation of occlusal forces are unpredictable.

The research used the Medit i700 intraoral scanner and the OccluSense system to take pre- and post-implant measurements. The research aims to determine: How are the techniques different in the registration of occlusal contacts and force magnitude? and How does occlusal balance shift following the placement of an implant? The research findings can be used to provide clinical recommendations to optimize occlusal balancing during implant prosthetics.

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Key information

Conditions

Occlusal Analysis Bites and Stings Chemically-Induced Disorders Poisoning Wounds and Injuries

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Konya Necmettin Erbakan University

Konya, Meram, 42090, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Individuals aged 18 and over
Patients with good periodontal health
Patients with a Class I bite
Patients with a single tooth deficiency in the posterior region planned for rehabilitation with an implant-supported single crown restoration

Exclusion criteria

History of temporomandibular joint disease
Acute pain or signs of occlusal dysfunction
Restricted mouth opening
Absence of a tooth distal to the planned restoration
Occlusion instability due to prior orthodontic or surgical treatments

Treatment and study plan

Digital Occlusal Analysis Using Medit i700 and OccluSense in Single-Tooth Implant Restorations

Diagnostic Test

This study differs from other research through the comparison of two advanced digital occlusal analysis methods-OccluSense system and MEDIT i700 intraoral scanner-to measure occlusal force distribution both before and after the insertion of single-tooth implant restorations in the posterior segment. Unlike research based upon the use of articulation paper, this study employs pressure-sensitive sensor technology (OccluSense) and scanner-based occlusion analysis (MEDIT i700) to quantitatively measure occlusal contacts and force intensity using CloudCompare and ImageJ. With the analysis of the variations that take place within the pre-and-post implant occlusion, the study provides an understanding of occlusal adaptation and how to optimize occlusal adjustments to prevent implant overload and complications, differing from the research that has previously lacked both digital force mapping and longitudinal occlusal analysis.

Primary outcomes

Change in Occlusal Force Distribution from Pre-Implant to Post-Implant Restoration as Measured by Medit i700 and OccluSense

Time frame: From pre-implant assessment to 2 week after final implant restoration placement.

Occlusal force distribution was measured before and after single-tooth implant restoration using two digital occlusal analysis methods: Medit i700 intraoral scanner and OccluSense pressure sensor system. Measurements were taken under standardized conditions, ensuring maximum intercuspation position. Medit i700 provided contact area data through intraoral scans, analyzed with CloudCompare software, while OccluSense recorded occlusal force intensity and distribution, analyzed with ImageJ software. The percentage change in occlusal contact areas and force distribution was calculated between the pre- and post-implant conditions. A statistically significant change (p < 0.05) indicates an alteration in occlusal balance following the restoration.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Konya Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi

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Registry information

Official study title

Comparison of Occlusal Force Distribution and Digital Occlusal Analysis Methods of Single Posterior Implant Restorations and Digital Occlusal Analysis Methods

Important dates

Study start: 2024
Primary completion: 2025
Study completion: 2025
First posted: Mar 7, 2025
Registry last updated: Mar 10, 2025

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