RBITRARY FACEBOW

e The hinge axis is approximately located in

this type of face bow.

e It is commonly used for complete denture

construction.

e This type of face bows generally locate the

true Hinge axis within a range of 5 mm.
E Uses arbitrary or approximate points on the face
as the posterior points and condylar rods are
positioned on these point.

b As the located hinge axis is arbitrary, occlusal

discrepancies produced in the dentures should be
corrected by minor occlusal adjustments during
insertion.
 FACIA TYPE
b The fascia type of face bow
utilizes approximate points on
the skin over the
temporomandibular region as
the posterior reference points.
e These points are located by
measuring from certain
anatomical landmarks on the
face.
DISADVANTAGES
As the face bow is placed on the skin which
is movable there is a tendency for the
condylar rods to displace .
Also requires an assistant to hold the face
bow in place.
 EAR PIECE TYPE
b It uses the external auditory meatus as an
arbitrary reference point which is aligned
with ear pieces similar to those on a
stethoscope.
e Accurate relationship for most diagnostic and
restorative procedures.
ADVANTAGES
E Simple to use.

E Do not require measurements on face

e As accurate as other face bows.

0 It provides an average anatomic

dimension between the external
auditory meatus and horizontal axis of
mandible
 INEMATIC FACEBOW/HINGE
FACEBOW
It is used to determine and
locate the exact hinge axis
points.
Hinge axis of the
mandible can be
determined by a clutch i.e.,
a segmented impression
tray like device attached
onto the mandibular teeth
with a suitable rigid
material such as
impression plaster.
 INDICATIONS
When it is critical to precisely reproduce the
exact opening and closing movement of the
patient to the articulator.
Draw backs
• Extensive chair side.
• Expensive
• Rarely indicated for routine articulators with
prosthodontic procedures.
 U SHAPED FRAME

e It is a U-shaped metallic
frame7to which all the other
components of the face bow
are attached.
e It extends from the TMJ of
one side to the TMJ of the
other side,at least 2-3 inches
anterior to avoid contact.
 CONDYLAR RODS
s These are two caliberated
metal extensions fitted on
either side of the free end of
the U-shaped frame that are
placed on the determined
centre of the condyle.
The caliberations on either
side are equalized (to centre
the facebow) and then
locked.
 BITE FORK
a It is a U-shaped rod which
is attached to the maxillary
occlusal rim while
recording the orientation
jaw relation.
a It is attached to the frame
with the help of a metal
rod called the "stem",
a The bitefork should be
inserted about 3mm above
the occlusal surface into
the occlusal rim,
 LOCKING DEVICE
e This part of the face bow helps to
fix the bite fork to the U-shaped
frame firmly after recording the
orientation jaw relation.