T Scan Data
The fact that bite related issues do cause headaches and TMJ pain was the focus of a one-day course held in San Antonio, Texas on October 16, 2009 that was attended by dentists from across the nation. Dr. Craig Carlson was in attendance as well-know Boston prosthodontist, Robert Kerstein explained the results found using the T-Scan, computer assisted bite analysis device. This brings objective science to balancing the bite, thus placing the muscles of the head and neck in a relaxed mode and eliminating long felt pain in those muscles.
For years, dental occlusion had been largely a matter of guesswork for dentists. Articulation paper, waxes, pressure indicator paste, etc. were all dentists had to assess and balance the forces of the bite. Most of these methods are not sensitive enough to detect simultaneous contact, and none measure both biting time and force. The challenge was met by developing the T-Scan® III system.
With conventional articulation paper marks, there is no scientific correlation between the depth of the color and the mark, its surface area, amount of force, or the contact timing sequence that results as that paper mark is made. The T-Scan® III Occlusal Analysis system quickly and precisely determines the amount of force within a given paper mark. The software graphically displays both forceful and time premature contacts to the user for predictable occlusal control during adjustment procedure.
Dr. Craig Carlson can be contacted through his website at www.cosmetic-
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