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Table 2 Definition and Descriptive data of the T-Scan Variables

From: Computerized dynamic occlusal analysis and its correlation with static characters in post-orthodontic patients using the T-Scan system and the ABO objective grading system

Variables

Definition

Mean

SD

Min

Max

OT (s)

Occlusion time at maximum intercuspal position (MICP)

0.211

0.079

0.060

0.410

DT-L (s)

Disocclusion time at left excursion movement

0.821

0.320

0.200

1.460

DT-R (s)

Disocclusion time at right excursion movement

0.784

0.326

0.290

1.760

DT-P (s)

Disocclusion time at protrusion movement

0.666

0.283

0.240

1.430

Ratio of force distribution (percentage, %)

DOF-A (%)

Force distribution of incisors and canines at maximum intercuspation

27.45

11.88

9.54

53.02

DOF-P (%)

Force distribution of premolars and molars at maximum intercuspation

57.42

16.67

21.30

84.10

DOF-L (%)

Force distribution of Left maxillary region

47.69

8.40

33.00

73.00

DOF-R (%)

Force distribution of Right maxillary region

52.31

8.40

27.00

67.00

AOF (%)

Asymmetry index of occlusal force, AOF

AOF= (Force of left side-Force of right side)/Total force×100%

-1.35

11.01

-26.97

15.2

Force (kg)

Maximum occlusal force at MICP

77.17

29.24

26.60

140.01

Area (mm2)

Area of occlusal contact surface at MICP

311.26

96.11

154.20

495.89