1. A method for generating a mapping of dental occlusion, the method comprising: generating a three-dimensional data model of the patient's teeth according to acquired image data; positioning maxillary and mandibular arches in opposition in the generated data model of the patient's teeth; generating a meal data model having characteristics of a foam material; calculating a pressure field distribution for the generated meal data model for one or more pairs of opposed teeth from the generated three-dimensional data model of the patient's teeth; and displaying at least a portion of the calculated pressure field distribution.