[Comparative study of two Arcon articulators with different transference face bows].

Area of Science:

• Dental Mechanics
• Orthodontic Technology
• Prosthodontics

Background:

• Accurate dental model transfer is crucial for semi-adjustable articulators.
• Facebows are used to record the relationship between the maxillary arch and the transverse axis of the mandible.
• Variations in facebow design may influence transfer accuracy.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the influence of two distinct facebow types on the accuracy of upper dental model transfer.
• To assess the impact of this transfer accuracy on the subsequent calibration of an Arcon-type semi-adjustable articulator.

Main Methods:

• Utilizing two different types of facebows for the transfer of the upper dental model.
• Employing a semi-adjustable Arcon-type articulator for subsequent analysis.
• Evaluating the transference accuracy and its effect on articulator calibration.

Main Results:

• Preliminary analysis suggests potential differences in model transference based on facebow type.
• The chosen facebow may affect the precision of the semi-adjustable articulator's settings.
• Further quantitative data is needed to confirm the extent of influence.

Conclusions:

• The selection of a facebow for upper model transfer could influence the accuracy of Arcon semi-adjustable articulators.
• Understanding these influences is important for optimizing dental laboratory workflows.
• Further research is recommended to quantify the impact of different facebows on articulator accuracy.