Selecting the Proper Articulator Part 4: Fully Adjustable Articulators
I have been asked over the years; Do I need to have a Fully Adjustable Articulator?
The short answer is no, unless. . .
I have been asked over the years; Do I need to have a Fully Adjustable Articulator?
The short answer is no, unless. . .
There are times when work manufactured by a lab tech needs to incorporate jaw movement that is closer to true patient movements.
My goal is to put your mind at ease and hopefully help you make an articulator selection that will be perfectly suited to your needs.
With each case, your goal is to deliver a case that is beautiful, requires minimal adjustments, and has immediate patient acceptance. It is important to include a face-bow registration to ensure you are replicating the movements of the mandible as it relates to the patient.
Part 1 covered the basic description of semi-adjustable articulators. In Part 2, we’ll define the settings they offer to bring the instrument as close as possible to recreating the movements in the mouth.
There has been a continuous decline in the teaching of the importance of using a full size semi-adjustable articulator in dental education. This article covers how it replicates the movements of the oral cavity.
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.
Knowing when and how to use a semi-adjustable articulator in your dental practice can prove to be an asset.