Talk:Bite registration

Bite registration is currently a Biology and medicine good article nominee. Nominated by Candle1 (talk) at 21:44, 10 December 2024 (UTC)

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Short description: Technique in dentistry

GA Review

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Nominator: Candle1 (talk · contribs) 19:36, 7 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Reviewer: Esculenta (talk · contribs) 23:53, 23 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, I'll review this. I think the article is still a ways from meeting the good article criteria. Here are some suggestions for improvements:

there's some uncited sentences and paragraphs ends that lack citations.
The lead of the article is too short to adequately summarise its contents. Please see WP:Lead for guidelines (but save this as a final step after everything else is written). Ensure the introduction provides a concise overview of what bite registration is, its importance, and its main applications. This sets the stage for the detailed content that follows. Example: "Bite registration is a dental technique used to capture the way a patient's teeth come together. This is important for creating accurate dental restorations that maintain proper occlusion and function."
Structure and flow: The article's structure could be more logical. It jumps between different aspects without a clear, cohesive flow. The headings could be better organized to guide the reader through the topic more smoothly.
Redundancy: Some sections contain repetitive information, such as the description of centric relation and the importance of an accurate bite registration. This could be consolidated into a single, well-explained section.
The language is overly technical in some parts, which might be difficult for a general audience to understand. Simplifying the language without losing the technical accuracy would improve readability. For example, instead of "dynamic and at-rest occlusal relationships," use "how the teeth meet when moving and at rest." Instead of "interocclusal record" use something like "record of how the teeth come together when biting." Provide brief definitions or explanations for technical terms when they first appear.

Lack of visuals: The article would really benefit from diagrams or images to illustrate concepts like centric relation, occlusal rims, and various materials and techniques. Maybe also the dental tools used as part of this technique. How about a series of images showing the process of taking a digital impression using an intraoral scanner? Check out the "Bite registrations" category onm Wikimedia COmmons for options.

Additional content: how about a historical background section to provide more context about how bite registration techniques have evolved over time? Who/when/where/why was the first time this procedure was performed? Maybe a section on the clinical relevance of accurate bite registration and its impact on patient outcomes?

If you think the regular GAN timeframe (~10 days) is enough for you to address these issues, let me know and I'll come back for a closer read later. Esculenta (talk) 23:53, 23 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

There's no engagement from the nominator, so I'm going to close this review. Maybe these suggestions will be useful for someone in the future. Esculenta (talk) 23:04, 31 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]