Keeping Occlusion Alive While Teaching Digital Work Flow
I got out my collection of old dental text books that I collected over the years, from Peter Dawson to a Ramford & Ash textbook used at Southern Illinois University … Continued
Getting Your Slidematic Facebow Back in Working Order
When customers want to start re-using their Slidematic Facebow after many years, parts may be missing or the articulators may need to be considered.
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.
Ancient Articulators and Moving Forward
In the real world of dentistry, there are grand old instruments used everyday that offer nowhere near the original function. Then there are the instruments that, in general, are left on the bookshelf or in the cabinet, and trotted out now and then, for the occasional “big” case.
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.
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.
Transferring Between Articulators (Part II)
While you cannot transfer between two different articulators and two different manufacturers, there are articulators whose design allows for these transfers.
Steam, Stick, and Spray, oh my! Tips for Cleaning Your Articulator
Maintaining and cleaning articulators in a dental school setting can be difficult. To keep your dental schools articulators in the best shape follow these tips.