Complete Digital Workflow for Evaluation of the Three-Dimensional Monson's Sphere Using Digital Scanning.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As a combination of curve of Spee and curve of Wilson, the Monson sphere reflects the arrangement of teeth in three-dimensional (3D) space. For occlusal analysis, the Monson sphere can provide an important reference for prosthetic reconstructions or orthodontic treatments.

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to generate and investigate the 3-D Monson sphere through a complete digital workflow with intraoral scanning models and custom software.

Material and methods

Sixty-four Chinese adults (32 males and 32 females) with individual normal occlusion were recruited, and their intraoral scanning models were obtained using a digital intraoral scanner. Twenty-six landmarks on the scanning models were digitized using a reverse engineering software. Monson's s

SUBMITTER: Wen C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11894269 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature