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I industry news _ Tekscan _Tekscan has announced the launch of T-Scan Novus, the next generation of its digital occlusal analysis system. T-Scan is used by clinicians and re- searchers who perform or study occlusal analysis in order to effectively measure the timing and force of teeth coming together in the mouth. A frame-by- frame movie of occluding teeth allows clinicians to identify problematic contacts that could damage dental work or contribute to pain, sensitivity, and periodontal issues or temporomandibular joint dys- function. The new system features an ergonomically designed handpiece, sensors and sensor supports— bringing an all-new look and feel to digital occlusal analysis. A software update (Version 9.1) has been released in tandem with the new system. T-Scan is the only technology that shows the measured force and the timing of occlusal surfaces coming together. With T-Scan’s digital bite force data, clinicians can pinpoint occlusal interferences, quicklyremovethem,andtreatpatientswithgreater accuracy. T-Scan is also a great visual aid that helps patients better understand their occlusion and the treatments that may be necessary to balance bite forces. The Novus Handpiece has upgrades to improve efficiencyinaclinicalsetting,suchasahandlethatis easier to hold, chairside adjustment buttons, handle latchredesign,wallattachmentanduser-replaceable cord. The accompanying software comes with user- inspired improvements, such as HIPAA-compliance improvements to the patient list, sensitivity adjust- mentwizard,optiontodisregardartefactsfromover- jet/overbite from Class II malocclusions, auto-typing (categorisation) of multi-bite scans, more accurate ABCD (closure timing) lines, and improved implant loading alerts. Dentists who want a modern digital occlusal analysis system will find the hardware and software ideal for comprehensive examinations, patient edu- cation, and case finishing in any dental application. _A sleeker, faster and more convenient way to measure occlusion T-Scan Novus can be used in virtually every appli- cation in dental medicine requiring occlusal analysis. Dentists specialising in prosthetics may use T-Scan to help them preserve crowns and bridges, identify the cause of rocking in dentures, and ensure implant longevity. Cosmetic applications include compre- hensive bite analysis for full-mouth reconstruction, identification of contact points with veneers, and maintaining a healthy occlusion throughout or- thodontic treatment. Temporomandibular joint dys- functionspecialistsmayuseT-Scantoadjustorthotic appliancesoridentifyocclusalimbalancesthatcould be contributing to symptoms. “Ifpractisingqualitydentistryandocclusionisim- portant to the dentist, T-Scan is an invaluable tool,” said dentist Dr Donn Mettens. “It is absolutely key for thelongevityofcrowns,restoration,andrehabilitation cases—but most spectacularly for the symptomatic patients. I’m just sorry I didn’t get it sooner. Because of the quality of dentistry we practise, we have so manygratefulandappreciativepatients.Iwouldnever give up T-Scan.” While the clinical value of digital occlusal analysis benefits dentists and their staff in a variety of appli- cations, integrating T-Scan technology is different for every practice. Some larger practices use T-Scan oneverynewpatientforabaselineocclusalrecord,or inthehygienere-caredepartment.Othersmaychoose The T-Scan system enhances patient education, reduces costly repeat visits and remakes, and enables a more confident, proactive approach to patient care. Tekscan launches new digital occlusal analysis system 32 I cone beam4_2015

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