[Masticatory surface complex and stress on the prosthesis bed]

The reproducibility of a calotte-shaped movement with the Dentatus articulator was reported. A calotte mounted in the upper part of the articulator was read by a electronic pointer mounted in the lower part of the articulator during lateral excursions. It was shown that calotte-shaped movements are reproducible with an accuracy of 60 mu and that the condyle path inclincation and incisal guidance are more important than the Bennett angle.