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An analysis of articulators

F V Celenza

    Dental Clinics of North America
    |April 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Different dental instruments suit specific needs, from complete dentures to complex reconstructions. Choosing the right articulator ensures accuracy for procedures like complete denture construction and advanced dental teaching.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dental prosthetics
    • Occlusion and Articulation

    Background:

    • Absolute precision in duplicating all occlusal pathways is not always necessary in dentistry.
    • Procedures like complete denture construction involve inherent inaccuracies due to denture base movement and tissue resiliency.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To differentiate the requirements for dental articulators based on clinical applications and educational objectives.
    • To guide the selection of appropriate instruments for various dental procedures and teaching scenarios.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of instrument capabilities in relation to specific dental procedures.
    • Categorization of instruments based on their ability to replicate mechanical equivalents, positional registrations, and eccentric pathways.

    Main Results:

    • Instruments utilizing mechanical equivalents or positional registrations are suitable for complete denture construction.
    • Instruments for teaching waxing exercises should demonstrate Bennett movement and protrusive inclinations, not necessarily duplicate all eccentric pathways.
    • Static positional instruments are ideal for crown and bridge work and operative dentistry where preserving centric occlusion is key.
    • Fully adjustable articulators are beneficial for postdoctoral teaching and extensive restorative cases.

    Conclusions:

    • The choice of dental articulator should be tailored to the specific demands of the procedure, ranging from complete dentures to complex reconstructions.
    • Standardizing instruments for both complete dentures and occlusion courses in dental schools offers practical advantages.
    • Appropriate instrument selection enhances efficiency and accuracy in various dental disciplines and patient treatments.

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