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Articulator Research
Articulator Research
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Articulator research by student / Amr Yousef Kamal Mansoura faculty of dentistry
Well adjusted occlusal rims united & casts returned to lab casts mounted on an articulator so that the teeth can be set up
Articulator
reproduces certain recorded relationship-position of the mandible in relation to the maxilla mechanical instrument designed to simulate the movements of the mandibular arch in relation to the maxillary arch
ICP
Articulator
reproduces certain recorded relationship
ADJUSTABILITY OF AN ARTICULATOR
The capability of the articulator to closely simulate the movements of the mandible (dependent on the
adjustability of the articulator elements)
ELEMENTS OF AN ARTICULATOR
horizontal axis of rotation: variability of the position of the horizontal axis of rotation in relationship to the maxillary dental cast condylar inclination/fossa components:variability of the angle of the eminentia, directional guidance of the superior, posterior and medial walls of the fossa, and ability to simuate laterotrusive movement
ELEMENTS OF AN ARTICULATOR
intercondylar distance: adjustability of the distance between the vertical axis of rotation Benett angle/Benett movement: adjustability of the angle and capability of stimuating sideshift movement incisal guidance: adjustability and ability to stimulate the anterior guidance of the natural dentition
opening and closing around a fixed axis (maximum intercuspation is the only position reproduced)
No adjustment of movements
SEMI
Fully
ADJUSTABLE
ADJUSTABLE Class III: SEMI ADJUSTABLE simulate lateral, protrusive and Benett movements to varying degrees The amount of adjustability incorporated in the design provides the degree of simulation available.
Articulator research
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