Bite Registration Materials: Additional Silicones & More

Bite registration materials record accurate and stable representations of the patient’s bite. These materials capture occlusal relationships. Various materials used in dentistry for bite registration are impression plasters, model compounds, waxes, zoe pastes, acrylic resins, and elastomers.

In dentistry, Prosthodontics plays a crucial role in the fabrication of prostheses for damaged or missing teeth, one of the crucial steps in this field is accurate bite registration, it is one of the most crucial steps for achieving successful occlusal relationships in prosthodontics treatment such as crown bridges, removable prosthesis like dentures and RPD, s or implants. A bite registration is an occlusal representation of how the maxillary and mandibular teeth cuspate. This record serves as a blueprint for the fabrication of prostheses while ensuring proper occlusion. The Two types of bite registration are Centric and Eccentric.

Why Silicone Bite Registration?

Out of all the materials used for bite registration, elastomers are the latest innovation in the field, characterised by excellent flow, and dimensional stability, they are easy to handle and not felt by patients during the occlusal phase. These materials provide accurate details and reproduce fine occlusal details, thus making them suitable for recording precise interocclusal records. Silicone bite Impression materials come in different viscosities and setting times, allowing multiple options to choose from according to the cases.

Avue Bite and DMG-O Bite materials come with enhanced qualities that provide exceptional accuracy, predictability and speed. Their formulation offers unrivalled stability and resistance to breakage, making them ideal for capturing inter-occlusal records in diverse clinical scenarios.

Choosing the right Silicone Bite Registration Material:

Materials for Bite Registration:

• The first material used for bite registration was plaster of Paris or impression plaster, type 1 plaster. They provide accurate and rigid impressions, unfortunately, it is difficult to use, and now no longer used in modern dentistry.

• Thermoplastic modelling compounds and waxes were introduced later, but due to significant distortion and inaccurate details, now discontinued by dental practitioners.

• Zinc oxide eugenols are highly liquid when prepared but become rigid on setting, prolonged setting time and fragility.

• Acrylic resins later introduced, commonly used for interocclusal jigs, are accurate and rigid after curing, the main disadvantage is that they contract on curing.

• To overcome all disadvantages of all bite registration materials, elastomers were later introduced, they possess excellent dimensional stability, ease of use and trim, they guarantee excellent detail reproduction.

A-Silicone/VPS-based Bite Registration Material:

These materials have gained popularity in recent years for their excellent properties. These materials capture an accurate representation of the occlusal relationship quickly, enhancing patient comfort with high-end hardness. They provide numerous advantageous technical, chemical and physical characteristics that make them superior to other materials. They offer excellent tear strength, minimal distortion upon removal from the mouth and a rapid setting time, making them ideal bite registration impression material.

How to record Bite Registration?

Recording bite registration requires proper techniques and preparation.

• Preparation: make sure the teeth/area of mouth should be cleaned and dry; remove any foreign particles that can interfere with the records.

• Material Placement: selection of impression material with appropriate viscosities and properties, dispense an equal amount of both catalyst and base paste on mixing pad and mix them according to the manufacturer's instruction or if a premixed syringe is used then proper loading is required.

•  Application: either by using bite trays or directly applying the material between the upper and lower teeth, instruct the patient to bite firmly in centric occlusion for a specific time.

• Removal: carefully remove the bite registration once it is set, and inspect the bite registration to check for any deformities or inaccurate impressions.

•  Verification: verifying accuracy of bite registration by checking the markings and alignment.

Where to buy Bite Registration Material?

When it comes to prosthodontics, one can rely on Dental Avenue for their complete range of premium products widely used by dental practitioners. Avue Bite and DGM-O Bite are two ranges of Bite registration materials that provide exceptional details and its chemical and mechanical properties are unmatched with other dental products available in the market. One can choose a wide range of products online for hassle free experience.

FAQ’S

Q. What Bite Registration Material gives the most accurate bite registration?

A. A-Silicone/VPS based materials are widely used materials by the dental practitioners in their daily practice due to their exceptional dimensional stability and detail reproduction.

Q. What is the rule of 10 in bite registration?

A. The maximum amount of sagittal advancement and vertical opening should be 10mm in construction.

Q. How long is the bite registration setting?

A. Setting time depends on the manufacturer. Depending upon the chemical composition, usually varies from 1-2 mins.