Integrating the repeatable reference position and excursive movements of the mandible acquired using a jaw tracker into the design procedures of an occlusal device: A technique.

ABSTRACT

Jaw tracking systems can record mandibular movement such as the repeatable reference position and excursive movements of the mandible. A technique for integrating the recorded repeatable reference position of the mandible and excursive movements captured using an optical jaw tracking system into the design procedures of an occlusal device is described. The mandibular motion of the patient is directly used to design the occlusal device, replacing the virtual articulator. The described technique aims to reduce the delivery time by incorporating the recorded motion of the patient into the virtual design of the occlusal device.