Even the smallest high spots measuring just a few microns can cause dysfunctions (very often TMD) in the patient and may even obstruct swallowing. The test material is subject to stringent requirements because of the occlusal proportions. The occlusal contacts often have a very small diameter which is scarcely discernible on highly polished ceramic or metal surfaces. The test material should be extremely thin to ensure and delineate the exact contour of the actual occlusal contacts. Bausch Occlusion test films meet all these requirements and are characterized by color-intense marking especially on occlusal surfaces which are hard to test. The color coating, which is only 6 µ thick, consists of wax and pigment. It also has hydrophilic components to improve the color transfer even on moist occlusal surfaces.

Bausch Arti-Fol® Occlusion films are especially suitable for representing static and dynamic occlusion in several colors. The first step is to inspect the static occlusion in red and the second step to inspect the dynamic occlusion in black. The color sequence can always be alternated. Several different colors can be used for a much more precise representation of dynamic occlusion. Bausch Arti-Fol® is available in four different colors. All films are available with double-sided color coating for the marking of antagonistic contacts.

Bausch 200µ Articulating Paper with progressive color transfer, that highlights overall pressure distribution by means of different color shades:

THE LIGHTER THE BITE, THE LIGHTER THE MARK
THE HARDER THE BITE, THE DARKER THE MARK

A dentist can easily obtain accurate pressure distribution within seconds. High spots are immediately visible.

Bausch 200µ Articulating Paper with progressive color transfer can highlight any existing masticatory pressure interference clearly. Thinner test products which are available in thicknesses of up to 8µ (Arti-Fol®) should be used after adjusting and localizing the problem area.