In the conventional workflow of prosthetic and restorative dentistry, the dynamics of the occlusion is usually deduced from the size of the ink mark left on the teeth using the articulating paper. Although there can be a correlation between the force on the teeth and the size of the marked area, there are several reasons for believing that the clinician's interpretation is highly significant and can lead to an incorrect diagnosis. Furthermore, this technique does not allow the analysis of the evolution over time of occlusal contacts and the forces that are produced on them. Therefore, in order to be able to analyze the location of the occlusal contacts and the magnitude of the forces that are produced in them over time, electronic devices that allow the digital registration of mandibular dynamics have been developed (figure 1).

However, according to research published in recent years, the registrations of mandibular dynamics made using these devices have certain shortcomings: lack of accuracy in the location of occlusal contacts, problems to align the obtained data with the digital impressions, etc. Therefore, the aim of this research line is to provide a solution to these shortcomings.

The progress made to date in this research line has been disseminated through articles published in scientific journals.