Stop Using Articulating Paper to Check Occlusion
If you're using articulation paper to check occlusion, you may want to rethink your methods. Prosthodontist and digital occlusion expert Dr. Robert B. Kerstein shares his expert insight.
Dentistry has become increasingly digital, yet occlusion is still often evaluated subjectively. But why? Although every practice deals with remakes, adjustment appointments, and bite-related callbacks, research published in the National Library of Medicine reported a concerning variation in callbacks appointment; some clinicians had virtually none while others exceed 40%.1
Dr. Robert B. Kerstein , DMD, is a prosthodontist and digital occlusion specialist with more than 40 years of experience, spoke with DentistryIQ to explain why occlusion is one of dentistry's least measured disciplines and the barriers that have slowed adoption...
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Dentistry has become increasingly digital, yet occlusion is still often evaluated subjectively. But why? Although every practice deals with remakes, adjustment appointments, and bite-related callbacks, research published in the National Library of Medicine reported a concerning variation in callbacks appointment; some clinicians had virtually none while others exceed 40%.1
Dr. Robert B. Kerstein , DMD, is a prosthodontist and digital occlusion specialist with more than 40 years of experience, spoke with DentistryIQ to explain why occlusion is one of dentistry's least measured disciplines and the barriers that have slowed adoption...
Click Here to Read More