Abstract
Occlusion of implant prosthesis has been assessed by measurement of the occlusal force, masticatory efficiency, muscle activity during mastication, and mandibular movement. However, little has been reported about the occlusal contact of an implant that seems most closely related to occlusion. In this study, functional evaluation of implant dentures was carried out by measurement of the occlusal force and occlusal contact area using Dental Prescale®.
From the occlusal force and occlusal contact measured with Dental Prescale®, functional evaluation of implant dentures was possible. The results also suggested that the occlusal force and contact area increased with time after implant prosthodontic treatment.
