Articulators DEFINATION: A Mechanical device that represents the temperomandibular joints and jaw members to which maxillary and mandibular casts may be attached to stimulate some or all of the mandibular movements. PURPOSES 1. To hold the maxillary and mandibular casts in a determined fixed relationship. 2. Mounting of dental casts for diagnosis treatment planning and patient presentation. 3.To simulate the jaw movement like opening and closing. 4. Fabrication of occlusal surfaces for dental restoration. 5. Arrangement of artificial teeth for complete and removable partial denture. USE 1. To diagnose the state of occlusion in both the natural and artificial dentition 2. To plan the dental procedures based on the relationship between opposing natural and ...
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