Bite Registration

Bite registration is the process of capturing the exact positional relationship between the upper (maxillary) and lower (mandibular) teeth. This record describes how the jaws meet and is used to guide the design and fabrication of restorations so they fit together correctly and function comfortably.

Dental teams obtain a bite registration using materials such as wax, silicone or polyether, or by taking a digital scan of the occlusion, and may reproduce the relationship on an articulator in the laboratory. The procedure is quick and non-invasive: a patient bites into or holds a guided position while the material sets, and the resulting record helps with occlusal adjustments and accurate fitting of crowns, bridges, dentures or implant-supported prostheses.