A method for generating a mapping of dental occlusion generates a three-dimensional model of the patients teeth (1a, 1b) according to acquired image data. The maxillary and mandibular arches are positioned in opposition in the generated model of the patients teeth and a meal model (50) generated having characteristics of a foam material. A pressure field distribution for the generated meal model is calculated for one or more pairs of opposed teeth (1a, 1b) from the generated three-dimensional model of the patients teeth. The calculated pressure field distribution (54) can be displayed.
