Banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO: SABRINA BARTH DE ANDRADE LUZ

Uma banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO de MESTRADO foi cadastrada pelo programa.
STUDENT : SABRINA BARTH DE ANDRADE LUZ
DATE: 17/06/2025
TIME: 10:00
LOCAL: Departamento de Odontologia - SALA DE PRÓTESE
TITLE:

Assesment of the accuracy of occlusal contacts using analogic and digital methods

KEY WORDS:

Dental Occlusion; Occlusal Analysis; Digital Technologies; Electronic Devices; Occlusal Contacts.

PAGES: 32
BIG AREA: Ciências da Saúde
AREA: Odontologia
SUMMARY:

Objective: To evaluate the accuracy of occlusal contacts obtained using the digital device Occlusense compared to records obtained with 100 µm and 200 µm articulating papers during maximum intercuspation and swallowing movements. Materials and methods: This is a clinical comparative study with a sample of 15 patients. Each participant underwent occlusal analysis using three methods: 100 µm articulating paper, 200 µm articulating paper, and the Occlusense device. Recordings were performed under two clinical conditions: maximum habitual intercuspidation (full clenching force) and swallowing. Occlusal contacts were classified by morphology (point or area) and by intensity (light, moderate, or intense), based on criteria previously established in the literature. Data were statistically analyzed with a significance level of 5%. Results: The Occlusense showed higher detection of point contacts under maximum force in the right posterior and anterior regions, and in the left posterior region during swallowing, compared to articulating papers. In the area-based analysis, a statistically significant difference was found only in the right posterior region during swallowing. In all other conditions, the methods showed similar performance. Conclusion: The Occlusense demonstrated greater sensitivity in identifying point contacts, particularly under maximum force, and may serve as a complementary tool to conventional occlusal analysis, especially in clinical scenarios requiring greater control over contact intensity.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Presidente - 1466265 - GUSTAVO AUGUSTO SEABRA BARBOSA
Interna - 1459400 - ADRIANA DA FONTE PORTO CARREIRO
Externa ao Programa - 2946627 - ERIKA OLIVEIRA DE ALMEIDA FREITAS - UFRN