Practical considerations for using the face-bow for complete denture prosthodontics

Until an instrument that can adjust to all the anatomic hinge axis asymmetries becomes available, it is more appropriate to use a method other than the face-bow record for orienting the maxillary cast in an articulator for complete denture prosthetics. The objective of the alternate method should be to achieve a cast-articulator assembly that reflects the patient's vertical cranial posture.