Why Use the Universal Occlusal Stand?
If the practitioner is not comfortable using a facebow, a Universal Mounting Stand can accomplish at least some of what the facebow does.
Some Reasons for Non-Sellable Parts
Sometimes a customer will call with a part number wanting to order that given part to fix a piece of equipment or replace a missing part. Sometimes upon cross-referencing and finding the item number (the number needed to sell the part) it is discovered none exists, or in the articulator and facebow realm this is usually annotated by an *. If this is the case then a factory repair is required.
Disinfection Tips for Articulators
Thinking of heat sterilizing your articulators? The maximum temperature/time Whip Mix, Hanau and Denar aluminum parts will tolerate is 300°F/5 minutes.
Denar Latch Spring and Parts in General
Not all parts are interchangeable nor are there parts available for every old articulator. If the Articulator is older than 10 years, it may not have parts. If it is a model that we currently manufacture, it most likely will have parts, even if it’s older than ten years. It is always is a wise idea to ask technical support.
Converting Your Whip Mix, Denar or Hanau Articulator to Magnetic Mounting
It’s easy to change your screw-retained mounting plates to magnetic mounting in Whip Mix, Hanau, or Denar articulators.
Three Things You Should Do to Prevent Articulator Damage
Many of the issues we see in returned articulators are self-inflicted. So let us describe the three things to avoid while using your articulator so YOURS won’t need repair.
The Difference Between Semi and Fully Adjustable Articulators
There is still confusion about semi-adjustable, full-frame articulators that are all based on the average studies of Drs. Bennett and Bonwill. This Blog will describe the various types and their capabilities and limitations.
Whip Mix Insights: She’s Making a List and Checking it Twice
The key to manufacturing success is making sure parts are where they need to be when they need to be there. See what’s important to control your inventory – whether you’re a large or small dental laboratory.
Continuous Improvement Spotlight: The Mark 300 Series Mounting Plates
Whip Mix products are always evolving. See how the Mark 300 Series mounting plates evolved overtime based on customer feedback.
The Importance of Calibration in Adjustable Articulators
Calibration is crucial for maintaining accuracy and extending the useful life of adjustable articulators. Read on to see how and why.