Advanced technology
Tekscan digital bite analysis
Objective, real-time mapping of your bite forces and timing — used to diagnose TMJ issues, guide occlusal treatment and verify crown and veneer fit.
Tekscan at a glance
Tekscan T-Scan is a thin sensor placed between your teeth that records exactly where your teeth contact, how hard, and in what sequence — as a digital readout rather than a dentist's impression of what they feel with articulating paper.
This matters clinically because what looks balanced on paper may show significant imbalances digitally — premature contacts, overloaded joints, or one side doing most of the work. We use this data to guide treatment decisions rather than guessing.
Tekscan is used at This Is It Dental for TMJ assessment, for verifying fit after crown or veneer placement, and for ongoing monitoring in complex bite cases. Results are saved so progress can be measured objectively at every visit.
Quick overview
How does it work?
A thin sensor (like a piece of film) is placed between your teeth and connected to software that records contact timing and force in real time as you bite and move your jaw.
Who benefits?
Patients with TMJ pain, chronic headaches, worn teeth, or anyone having crowns, veneers or extensive restorations placed — where bite balance is clinically important.
Without Tekscan
Traditional bite checking uses articulating paper — which shows where contacts occur but not when or how hard. T-Scan adds timing and force data that paper can't provide.
Why use Tekscan?
Objective data
Replaces guesswork with measurable bite force and timing.
Better restorations
Crowns and veneers verified digitally before you leave the chair.
Progress tracking
Baseline recordings allow objective comparison over time.
Your bite analysis journey
A Tekscan assessment takes 20–30 minutes and is often completed within a broader TMJ or restorative appointment.
- 1 Start of appointment
Sensor calibration
The sensor is calibrated to your bite force and positioned correctly between your upper and lower teeth.
- 2 10–15 minutes
Recording sequences
You perform several biting, grinding and chewing movements while the software captures force and timing data in real time.
- 3 Immediately after
Analysis & interpretation
We review the bite map with you on screen — identifying premature contacts, force imbalances or timing issues.
- 4 End of appointment
Written findings
A summary of results is documented in your notes; if treatment is indicated, a plan is discussed and costed before you leave.
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Pricing
Tekscan analysis is included in the TMJ assessment fee. It can also be booked as a standalone scan.
- Tekscan analysis (included in TMJ assessment) See TMJ pricing
- Stand-alone Tekscan scan £150
- Rescan (post-treatment comparison) £95
- Tekscan as part of crown/veneer fit Included in restoration fee
Frequently asked questions
Is it uncomfortable?
No — the sensor is thin and fits comfortably between the teeth; there is no pain involved.
How accurate is it?
T-Scan provides repeatable, calibrated measurements — significantly more precise than articulating paper for force and timing analysis.
Does everyone need it?
No — it's recommended for TMJ cases, complex restorations, and worn dentition cases where bite balance is clinically important.
Will it change my treatment?
Often yes — it frequently identifies problems invisible to traditional bite checking that affect what we recommend.
Get objective data on your bite
Book a Tekscan assessment as part of your TMJ consultation or restoration review.