Comparison of Different Centric Relation Recording Techniques Using a Digital Occlusal Analyzer: An In Vivo Study

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This study compares the accuracy of three centric relation recording techniques using the OccluSense digital occlusal analyzer.
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Bimanual manipulation and chin-point guidance showed substantial initial agreement with the anterior deprogrammer reference.
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Reproducibility of the techniques declined in repeated measurements, with the anterior deprogrammer exhibiting superior consistency.
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Operator dependency was highlighted in manual techniques, indicating the importance of clinician skill in achieving reliable results.
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The study concludes that while anterior deprogrammer is the gold standard, bimanual manipulation and chin-point guidance are viable alternatives.

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