1. A method for generating a mapping of dental occlusion, the method comprising: generating a three-dimensional data model of a plurality of teeth of dentition according to acquired image data; positioning at least respective portions of maxillary and mandibular arches in opposition in the generated data model of the plurality of teeth; generating a data model having characteristics of a compressible foam material including predetermined elastic characteristics; calculating a pressure field distribution for the generated data model for one or more pairs of opposed teeth from the generated three-dimensional data model of the plurality of teeth; and storing at least a portion of the calculated pressure field distribution.