Proper bite alignment is crucial to a comfortable, long lasting, healthy smile. Dr. Cranham uses a high-tech product called TekScan to perform computerized bite analysis.

TekScan is a computer-based system that evaluates how you teeth fit together by measuring the force and timing of tooth contacts. This technology lets Dr. Cranham efficiently and effectively diagnose and treat improper alignment and is especially useful in TMJ therapy and bite correction.

The traditional method for analyzing a patient’s bite were highly ineffective. Dentists either had to rely on their own visual assessment or the results of patient biting down on special paper. The articulating paper only showed the end results of occlusal contact, unable to record which teeth made contact first or record the relative strength of impact.

The TekScan, or T-Scan, is a hand held device with a waver thin sensor. The patient simply bites down on the sensor and the digital software records both the timing and force of the bite. This information is sent to a computer to be analyzed and integrated into the diagnosis of bite problems.

TekScan For TMJ Treatment

Without an advanced technology like TekScan, diagnosing TMJ disorder can be very difficult. Dr. Cranham has completed extensive training and research in the diagnosis and treatment of TMJ disorders and the TekScan allows him to achieve even greater results.

Over 95% of TMJ related problems are due to an improper alignment of the teeth. TekScan is a critical tool in pinpointing where the problems are occurring.