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ArticleJournal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.]2026

Accuracy of Three Different Strategies for Virtual Interocclusal Registration: An In Vitro Study.

Ragai Edward Matta, Felix Förtsch, Susanne Pfeuffer, Manfred Wichmann, Johannes Ries

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Ragai Edward MattaDepartment of Prosthodontics (Head: Prof. Dr. Manfred Wichmann), Glueckstrasse 11, 91054 Erlangen, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany.
Felix FörtschDepartment of Prosthodontics (Head: Prof. Dr. Manfred Wichmann), Glueckstrasse 11, 91054 Erlangen, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany.
Susanne PfeufferDepartment of Prosthodontics (Head: Prof. Dr. Manfred Wichmann), Glueckstrasse 11, 91054 Erlangen, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany.
Manfred WichmannDepartment of Prosthodontics (Head: Prof. Dr. Manfred Wichmann), Glueckstrasse 11, 91054 Erlangen, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany.
Johannes RiesDepartment of Prosthodontics (Head: Prof. Dr. Manfred Wichmann), Glueckstrasse 11, 91054 Erlangen, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany.

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Abstract

objectiveThe aim of this study was to compare the accuracy of three different strategies for virtual interocclusal registration in a fully dentate in vitro model. MATERIALS AND

methodsThree strategies for virtual interocclusal registration were compared: bilateral buccal registration, unilateral buccal registration, and anterior registration. For this purpose, two fully dentate resin models articulated using average-value settings were digitized 15 times per strategy using three different intraoral scanners. Accuracy was evaluated by superimposition of the intraoral scans with a virtual reference file generated using an industrial high-precision scanner.

resultsRegardless of the intraoral scanner used, bilateral buccal registration demonstrated significantly higher accuracy in terms of mean deviation across the entire dental arch compared with the other two strategies. No consistent trend was observed between unilateral buccal and anterior registration. For both unilateral buccal and anterior registration, a decrease in precision was observed with increasing distance from the registration site.

conclusionsIn fully dentate patients, bilateral buccal registration provides the highest accuracy for maxillomandibular alignment. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: A precise determination of the maxillomandibular relationship is essential in restorative and esthetic dentistry to ensure accurate model analysis, treatment planning, and fabrication of restorations.

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Dental OcclusionHumansIn Vitro TechniquesJaw Relation RecordModels, Dentaldigital workflowintraoral scannermaxillomandibular relationshipvirtual articulationvirtual interocclusal registration

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PMID42405686
PMCPMC13680787

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