What is Dental Occlusion, and How do Dentists Measure it?

T-Scan™ Novus™ is dentistry's only clinically recognized and research validated digital occlusion analysis system.

T-Scan Novus is the complete digital occlusal analysis solution that helps clinicians identify premature contacts, high forces, and interrelationship of occlusal surfaces. This important data cannot be captured by traditional, analog occlusal methods, like articulating paper.

Whether eliminating destructive forces on a new restoration, or performing an occlusal analysis and adjustment procedure, T-Scan Novus helps you balance your patients’ occlusions and reduce costly repeat visits and remakes.

Rapid advancements in technology are shaping the face of digital dentistry. By incorporating another valuable piece of digital technology into your practice, clinicians will enhance patient education and provide a more confident, proactive approach to patient care.

Review some of the 3rd party published research papers validating the effectiveness of T-Scan for measuring occlusion. 

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T-Scan Novus Features & Benefits

Save time and money by reducing repeat visits

 

Objective data enables more effective treatments and results

 

Integrate with digital impressions and biometric data

Easy to understand, visual data increases patient acceptance

Speed up your workflow by going digital, and never leave your patient

Broaden your treatment capabilities and grow your patient base

What Other Dentists are Saying about T-Scan

What does it cost to redo an implant that failed due to occlusal loading?
Anywhere from $5K-7K USD. T-Scan can prevent that loss from happening.

Dr. Ben A Sutter, DMD, FAGD, FICCMO, LVIF

When we first got into chairside milling, we had a 17% remake rate – crowns were breaking. Since instituting T-Scan on all crowns
as a standard procedure, we have gone from 17%-to-2% remake.

Dr. Richard Beckermeyer, DDS, PC

Full mouth reconstruction assistance and litigation deflection was my original reason for purchasing T-Scan.
Not many dentists like doing full-mouth equilibration, but with T-Scan, it’s easy.

Dr. Robert Berry, DDS

We use T-Scan on all our new patients and talk to them about their function, and how that’s an essential part of their health.

Dr. Lincoln Parker, DMD

T-Scan digital occlusal analysis is of paramount importance to gain objective, visual, diagnostic data
for post-orthodontic case finishing and improved treatment outcomes.

Dr. Sarah Qadeer, BDS, MSD

With T-Scan, I’m doing fewer night guards (at a cost of $128 to lab) – I accomplish the same outcome just by equilibrating.
I charge $500, and I get the full $500.

Dr. Robert Berry, DDS

T-Scan has opened up an entirely new market for me, allowing me to create my own protocol for treating TMD patients who have tried everything else. I have made a name for myself and my protocol. Chiropractors refer their patients to me.
T-Scan has given me a reputation in the dental community in my area so that neighboring dentists know that I have the special technology and if they have a problem with a patient, they refer them to me.

Dr. Mads Bundgaard

I’ve had several denture patients come back and use T-Scan after using paper, and without exception
they will all tell me that their occlusion feels better and the dentures are more stable.

 

Dr. Don Mettens, DDS

 

How does T-Scan fit into your practice?

Click the icons below to scroll through the many ways dentists are using T-Scan in their offices today!

Implants

why use t-scan for implant dentistry

With the help Implant Loading Alerts, T-Scan helps dentists protect implants from damaging occulsal forces, before it becomes a problem.

 

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Cosmetics

cracked veneers

T-Scan's digital bite force data helps dentists identify early and high forces that pose a threat to the longevity of ceramics and natural teeth.

 

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Occlusal Analysis & Adjustment

cracked veneers

T-Scan takes the guesswork out of the occlusal picture by capturing objective data to interpret and treat occlusion disorders.

 

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TMD/TMJ & Headaches

TMD

With T-Scan™'s digital bite force data; you will feel more prepared than ever to treat (and even cure) TMD patients of the pain and suffering they endure.

 

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Disclusion Time Reduction Therapy (DTR)

TMD

DTR Therapy uses T-Scan™ digital occlusal analysis data to measure the impact of excursive movements on the occlusal plane.

 

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Splint/Orthotic Therapy

splint

Digital occlusal analysis helps dentists identify occlusal imbalances in patients being fitted for splints.

 

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Crowns & Bridges

crowns bridges

T-Scan™ provides dentists with digital bite force data, helping to analyze the occlusion of a patient undergoing restoration procedures.

 

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Initial Comprehensive Exam & Hygiene Recare Screenings

initial screening

Many dental practices include T-Scan™ as a screening tool during new patient exams and hygiene recare appointments as a way to identify occlusal issues and treat them before they become a problem.

 

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Denture Fitting

dentures

When a patient is being fitted for dentures, T-Scan is used to analyze occlusal forces that are necessary for successful treatment outcome.

 

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T-Scan

T-Scan novus handpiece t-scan novus sensor

T-Scan™ Novus™ Handpiece plugs into any USB port to capture and transfer data from the T-Scan sensor to the user interface. 

  • Record and review scans using only the handpiece for increased chairside efficiency.
  • Standard rate of capturing data up to 500Hz (in Turbo Mode), creating a high resolution, accurate representation of the occlusion.
  • An optional handpiece holder offers clinician's easier access in their operatory or clinical space.

The T-Scan™ Sensor is designed to provide the high resolution and repeatable accuracy clinicians have learned to rely on for exceptional results.

  • Wafer-thin, with the ability to withstand 15-25 closures
  • High resolution Sensels™ for precise data
  • Reusable on a single patient
  • Cold sterilize between visits

T-Scan Novus sensors are compatible with both the
T-Scan Novus and T-Scan Novus Core Systems

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T-Scan™ v10: The Ultimate Bite Tool for The Digital Dentist

New and improved features in T-Scan™ v10 software make it easy for clinicians to analyze and treat occlusion while simultaneously increasing efficiency and revenue for their practice. This latest release is compatible with Windows 10 and 11, and features an improved user interface, faster performance, real-time hardware installation, the ability to generate dynamic patient reports, export scans into MP4 movie files, and more:

  • Customizable arch for accurate representation of the patient's specific arches saves time and allows dentist to easier correlate the data to the mouth
  • Valuable time saved as the clinician can view the data real time as it’s captured, avoiding the need to re-record if done improperly 
  • Implant Loading Alerts provides immediate feedback on implant loading that may be a concern, preserving artistry and protecting bone
  • Digital Impression Overlay (DIOallows clinicians to import STL files from intraoral scans, making it easier to see forces on the teeth and correlate the data to the mouth
  • Center of Force (COF) Target and Trajectory allows dentist to instantly see the path of occlusion, resulting in faster diagnosis
  • Utilize the Timing Table to perform discrete tooth comparisons without the need for hand calculations, saving valuable diagnostic time 
  • Easily prepare presentations and referrals by generating and saving T-Scan MP4 movie files
  • Tooth numbering: Universal, FDI/ISO, Palmer, Haderup

T-Scan has been adopted by industry-leading Continuing Education groups. We are proud to work with some of the most knowledgeable and highly respected continuing education groups in dentistry today.

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Additional Resources

Are you New to Digital Dentistry?

T-Scan Novus Core™ is the essential entry-level digital occlusal analysis system for general dentistry practices.

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