Occlusion, or tooth closure, refers to the contact that occurs between the teeth when the upper and lower jaws close. Irregularities and misalignments can have various negative consequences, such as headaches and nighttime teeth grinding. Teethan is the first fully wireless medical device capable of recording the scientific parameters of tooth closure in a simple, fast, and non-invasive way.

Digital analysis of occlusion

The examination with Teethan consists of two tests in total to measure muscle activity at maximum intercuspation, i.e. when all fossae and cusps of the upper and lower teeth fully interlock. Before the tests are performed, four diagnostic probes are attached to the patient in total — one on the left and right masseter muscles and one on each temporalis muscle. The first test follows and serves for calibration; the patient bites on two dental cotton rolls placed between the upper and lower dental arches. The second run is performed in natural intercuspation. It then allows the parameters for the occlusion chart to be determined. Both tests last only five seconds each. Afterwards, Teethan processes the recorded muscle activity values and produces the digital analysis of occlusion. The result can then be printed. This report is presented in a graphically clear and easily understandable format, allowing the patient to quickly and visually grasp the condition of their bite and any necessary improvements. Overall, the diagnosis with Teethan takes no longer than three minutes.