Comparing jaw tracking and paper for bite registration
This study compares two ways of recording how your teeth come together: using a special jaw tracking device versus using a piece of paper that leaves marks. It helps find the best method for accurate bite registration, which is important for dental treatments like fillings or crowns.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 25 years old.
- You have all your natural teeth and they are healthy.
- You have no pain or history of pain in your jaw joint or neck.
- You do not have any muscle pain in your face or jaw (myofascial pain).
- Your jaw relationship is normal (Class I) and you have all your teeth.
- You have no spine problems like scoliosis (curved spine) or kyphosis (hunched back).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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