How Is Occlusion Ensured in Edentulous or Partially Edentulous Jaws?

Learn how DentalTwin secures accurate occlusion, even in challenging clinical situations.

Overview

DentalTwin’s AI relies on anatomical landmarks from existing teeth to correctly define occlusion.

For edentulous or partially edentulous jaws, specific conditions must be met to achieve a reliable result.

Partially Edentulous Jaws

  • If at least 2 teeth remain per jaw, the AI can establish occlusion using those reference points.
  • Remaining teeth must be scanned accurately before extraction or preparation.
  • The AI reconstructs missing teeth relative to the remaining dentition.

Fully Edentulous Jaws

  • DentalTwin currently does not support fully edentulous jaws without reference teeth.
  • Without teeth, AI cannot reliably determine occlusion.
  • Alternative workflows (such as CBCT with radiopaque dentures or traditional records) must be used outside of DentalTwin.

Clinical Recommendation

  • For immediate implantation or full-arch cases, always take IO scans before extraction so that reference teeth remain available for AI processing.
  • This ensures both occlusion and anatomical accuracy.

Why This Matters

  • Occlusion accuracy is essential for proper function and fit.
  • Having reference teeth allows DentalTwin AI to deliver a predictable digital setup without additional manual bite registration.

Need Help?

If you’re planning a complex case with limited dentition, please contact DentalTwin Support before submission for workflow advice.

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