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

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.