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The Right Bite

Dentists Use Computer Imaging to Spot Misaligned Bites

February 1, 2003

The Tekscan Occlusal Imaging and Analysis System Dentists is a new technology that helps dentists identify misaligned bites. Patients bite down on a thin sensor, and the information analyzed by software that maps the pressure points of the bite. Untreated malocclusion can lead to chipped or broken teeth.


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