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2. Introduction
Definition
History and Development
Parts of an Articulator
Classification
Requirements, Uses and Limitations
“Mouth is the best Articulator”
Selection of an Articulator
Non-adjustable (Arbitrary)
Semi-adjustable (Arcon Vs NonArcon)
Fully-adjustable
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3. Individual Articulators
Mean Value Articulator
Hanau Articulator
Whipmix Articulator
Denar Articulator
Programming an Articulator
Face bow
Horizontal Condylar guidance
Lateral Condylar guidance
Incisal guidance
Custom Anterior guidance
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4. Gothic arch tracing
Care and Maintenance of Articulators
Conclusion
References
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6. A mechanical instrument that
represents the temporomandibular
joint and jaws, to which maxillary
and mandibular casts may be attached
to simulate some or all mandibular
movements. (GPT-8)
ARTICULATORARTICULATOR
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22. Condylar Guidance
1. Mandibular guidance generated by the condyle and articular disc
traversing the contour of the glenoid fossa
2. The mechanical form located in the upper posterior region of an
articulator that controls the movements of its mobile members.
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24. Sir Norman Godfrey Bennett
British Dental Surgeon (1870-1947)
Condylar movement on the working side in the
horizontal plane.
The angle formed by the sagittal plane and the
average path of the advancing condyles as
viewed in the horizontal plane during lateral
mandibular movements
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25. Bennet’s movement
Bodily shift of the mandible toward the working side during
lateral excursion.
Immediate / Early side shift
Progressive side shift
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27. A caliper like instrument used to record the
spatial relationship of the maxillary arch to
some anatomic reference point(s) and then
transfer this relationship to an articulator; it
orients the cast in the same relationship to
the opening axis of the articulator.
Hingebow
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28. Early development of face-bow (1889)
Articulating caliper Jaw gauge-1894
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29. Traditional face- bow 1899
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30. Wadsworth articulator and face-bow 1921
Third point of reference - Naso-optic condylar triangle
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32. Francis H Balkwil 1886
Angle formed between the plane of two lines drawn from
the articulating surfaces of the condyles to the occlusal
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33. But a puzzle was still to be answered
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Why should be condylar guides fixed?
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34. First adjustable condylar guide articulators
William Earnest Walker-Physiological articulators
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36. Carl Christensen, Danish Dentist and EducatorCarl Christensen, Danish Dentist and Educator
The space that occurs between opposing occlusal surfaces during mandibular protrusion
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37. Recording the condylar guidance
Christensens interocclusal wax record
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40. Anterior guidance
1. The influence of the contacting surfaces of anterior teeth on
mandibular movements for analysis and treatment of occlusion.
2.The fabrication of restorations in harmony with mandibular
movements as guided by the anterior teeth.
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42. Gysi series of articulators
Snow acme articulator
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43. Articulators based on Geometric theories
of Mandibular movements
Monson’s
spherical
theory
Hall’s
conical
theory
Bonwill’s
Equilateral
theory
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61. Adaptable or Adjustable
Average or Fixed type
Two dimensional instrument
Three dimensional instrument
i. Suspension instrument
ii. Axis instrument
iii. Tripod instrument
GILLIS(1926)
BOUCHER (1934)
BECK’S (1962)
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62. i. Arbitrary
ii. Positional
iii. Semi adjustable
iv. Fully adjustable
1. Plain line
2. Mean value
3. Adjustable
WEINBERG (1963)
POSSELT’S (1968)
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63. Functional
Axis type
Non axis type
Static type
Functional type
Axis type
Non axis type
C.J. THOMAS (1973)
Arbitrary
Positional
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64. 1. Simple hinge type
2. Fixed guide type,
3. Adjustable instruments
JOHN J. SHARRY (1974)
HALPERIN et al
i. Simple or Hinge articulators
ii. Fully adjustable articulators
iii. Semi adjustable articulators
Arcon
Non-arcon
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65. Rectilinear
Curvilinear
(1)The theories of occlusion
(2) The types of records used for their adjustment.
a) Those utilizing the Inter occlusal records.
b) Those using the Graphic record adjustment.
c) Those utilizing hinge-axis location for adjusting the articulator.
HALPERIN
BOUCHER
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66. CHARLES M. HEARTWELL Jr
Class II
Type 1 (Hinge)
Type 2 (Arbitrary)
Types 3 (Average)
Type 4 (Special)
Class I
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67. Class I.
Subdivision A
Subdivision B
Class II.
Subdivision A
Subdivision B
Subdivision C
Class III.
Subdivision A
Subdivision B
Class IV.
Subdivision A
Subdivision B
International prosthodontics workshop
(University of Michigan in 1972)
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68. A Simple holding instrument capable of accepting a single
static registration.
Subdivision A: Vertical motion is
possible, but only for convenience.
The Corelator
(Denar Corp.)
The Verticulator
(Jelenko)
Class I. Articulator
International prosthodontics workshop (university of michigan in 1972)
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69. Subdivision B: Vertical motion
is joint related.
The Centric relator (Denar Corp)
This instrument rotates on the
terminal arc registered by a
face-bow that ensures a positive
centric .
International prosthodontics workshop (university of michigan in 1972)
Class I. Articulator
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70. Subdivision A: Eccentric
motion permitted is based
on average or arbitrary
values
Gysi Simplex
Articulator
An instrument that permits horizontal as well as vertical motion
but does not orient the motion to the temporomandibular joints.
Class II. Articulator
International prosthodontics workshop (university of michigan in 1972)
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71. Subdivision B: Eccentric
motion permitted is based
on theories of arbitrary
motion.
The Monson Maxillo-mandibular
articulator
International prosthodontics workshop (university of michigan in 1972)
Class II. Articulator
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72. Subdivision C:
Eccentric motion
permitted is
determined by the
patient using
engraving methods.
The Gnathic
Relator
International prosthodontics workshop (university of michigan in 1972)
Class II. Articulator
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73. Instruments that simulate condylar pathways by using averages or
mechanical equivalents for all or part of the motion. These
instruments allow for orientation of the cast relative to the joints and
may be arcon or nonarcon instruments, accept facebows, and have
mounting plates for unlimited case load.
Subdivision A: Instruments
that accept static protrusive
registrations and use
equivalents for the rest of the
motion.
Class III. Articulator
International prosthodontics workshop (university of michigan in 1972)
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75. Subdivision B: Instruments that
accept static lateral protrusive
registrations and use equivalents for
the rest of the motion.
Gysi trubyte
Denar Mark II
Articulator
Hanau-TeledynePanadent Model P
ArticulatorWhipmix
Articulator
International prosthodontics workshop (university of michigan in 1972)
Class III. Articulator
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76. Subdivision A: The cam
representing the condylar
paths are formed by
registration engraved by the
patient.
Class IV. Articulator
Instruments that will accept three dimensional dynamic registrations.
These instruments allow for orientation of the casts to the
temporomandibular joints and replication of all mandibular
movements.
TMJ-Stereographic
instrument
Denar Combi articulator
International prosthodontics workshop (university of michigan in 1972)
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77. Class IV. Articulator
Subdivision B: Instruments
that have condylar paths that
can be angled and customized
either by selection from a
variety of curvatures, by
modification, or both.
Stuart ArticulatorDenar D5A Articulator
International prosthodontics workshop (university of michigan in 1972)
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78. Can accept one or
two of the following
records:
1. Face bow
2. Centric jaw
relation record
3. Protrusive record.
Can accept all the
following three
records.
1. Face bow
2. Centric jaw
relation record
3. Protrusive record.
Can accept all the
following five
records.
1. Face bow
2. Centric jaw
relation record
3. Protrusive record.
4. Lateral records
5. Intercondylar
distance record
Rihani A: classification of articulators, J Prosthet Dent 1980;43:344-347
Fully adjustable Semiadjustable Nonadjustable
RIHANI 1980
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80. Basic Requirements
Hold casts in correct horizontal
and vertical position
Positive anterior stopAccept face bow transfer
Open and close in hinge movement
And
Allow for protusive &lateral motion
Moving parts should move freely & be
accurately machined
Non moving parts should be of rigid
construction
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81. Adjustable horizontal and lateral condylar
guide elements
Conylar element - lower frame
Condylar guide - upper frame
Accept third point of referenceTerminal hinge position locking deviceRemovable mounting platesAdjustable incisal guide tableAdjustable Intercondylar width – graphic
tracings
Additional Requirements
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82. 1. Diagnosis, treatment planning and
patient presentation in both the
natural and artificial dentitions.
2. To plan dental procedures
3. To aid in the fabrication of dental
restorations and lost dental parts.
4. To correct and modify completed
restorations.
5. Teaching and studying of occlusion
and mandibular movements.
USES
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83. LIMITATIONS
Subject to error in tooling and to error resulting
from metal fatigue and wear.
Does not completely duplicate the condylar
movements in the temporomandibular joints.
Movements simulated are empty-mouth sliding
motions, not functional movements.
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85. ..then why not use it
Patient’s saliva, tongue, and cheeks
Shifting denture bases
Resiliency of the supporting tissues
Inability of humans to detect visually subtle changes in motion
The inability to know exact location of the condyles
More chair time
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89. Arcon v/s Non-arcon
Derived from Articulator & Condyle
Beck 1956,Weinberg 1963 : No difference
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90. Rectilinear or Curvilinear
Sagittal condylar path-Convex S-shaped curvature
Aull 1965 : 8%-Straight line
92%-Curved path
Diameter:10mm in 34% Population
Curvature noticeable appeared when 5-10mm tracings were drawn
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91. FULLY ADJUSTABLE ARTICULATORS
For complete dentures
For fixed prosthodontics
The Denar D5A Articulator Cyberhoby Articulator
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98. Fully adjustable….Do we really need it ?
According to Dawson
Bilaterally balanced occlusion is traumatogenic (Dentulous)
Condylar guidance does not dictate anterior guidance
Tripod contact no more stable than cusp tip to fossa contact
Posterior disclusion by anterior guidance most desirable
(Christenson’s phenomenon/mutually protected occlusion)
Immediate side shift cannot occur from centric (medial part of
the condyle will be in close proximity with the glenoid fossa)
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99. Fischer’s angle
Rudolph Fischer, Swiss Dentist
The angle formed by the intersection of the
protrusive and nonworking side condylar
paths as viewed in the sagittal plane.
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102. Mean value articulator
• Upper member can be
moved upward and
backward .
• Condylar inclination
of 30 degrees on both
side .
• Anterior part is
supported by the
incisal guide rod
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103. Hanau Articulators
Hanau H (Arcon) :
• Rudolf L. Hanau in 1923.
• Arcon
• Intercondylar distance - 110 mm
• Horizontal condylar guidance - 40 to +800
• Lateral condylar guidance 0 to 200
• Hanau formula : L =H/8 + 12.
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104. Hanau H2 (Model 96) ( Non Arcon):
• Has all features of original Hanau and additions as
auditory pins have been added to the condylar
mechanism.
• Lateral condylar guidance increased to 0 to 300
Hanau H2 (Model 158) (Arcon) 1977
• Retained all the features of H2 model 96 but it is of
arcon type.
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105. Hanau wide vue (models183 & 184)
• Vue 1 has close condylar track.
• Vue 2 has open condylar track. Also has condylar
retainers to avoid accidental separation.
• Has micrometer protrusive, retrusive condylar
adjustments.
• Horizontal condylar guidance -20 to +600
• Lateral condylar angle is from 0 to 300
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106. Hanau Radial shift (Model 166) : 1981
• Arcon type
• Upper member can be removed for waxing
• A curved immediate side shift ( Radial shift) with
adjustable progressive Bennet angle of 0 to 600
• Radial shift of 3mm is provided.
• Has a curved superior wall with 0.75” radius.
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107. Hanaumate – 165 (Average articulator) :
• Condylar width is 110 mm.
• Horizontal condylar inclination 300
• 100
protrusive and lateral incisal guide
table.
• 150
fixed progressive side shift. (Bennet)
• Upper frame can be separated
• Receives most average face bows.
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108. Whipmix Articulators
Introduced by Dr Charles Stuart in 1963.
His main objective was
1. Aid in teaching the principles of occlusion for
better diagnosis of the occlusion
1. To provide simplified instrument for fabrication of
prosthodontic restorations.
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110. Features (8500)
• Adjustable Intercondylar distance S(96mm),
M(110) and L(124) by means of removable
condylar guidance spacer.
• Horizontal and lateral condylar inclinations are set
by interocclusal records. Horizontal 0 to 700.
Lateral 0 to 450.
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• The upper and lower member are attached by
means of spring latch assembly.
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111. Model 8300 :
• Retains all normal features and
• Has 3/4th
inch curved superior and medial wall.
• Immediate side shift from 0 to 4mm with progressive
angle of 60
Model 8340 :
• Has been modified so that the casts are
interchangeable through a special fixture called as
“accumount” (precise special mounting plate)
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112. Model 8800:
• This provides a additional 1/2inch space to mount
the maxillary cast.
Model 9000 :
• This provides a additional ½ inch space to mount
the mandibular cast.
Model 9800 :
• This provides ½ inch space for both maxillary and
mandibular casts
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113. Denar Articulators
In 1968 Dr Miles Guichet introduced the Denar 4A
articulator. The current model is D5A.
Advantage : Saves time and effort needed to manually
transfer the recordings and to programme the
articulator.
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115. Features :
• Denar reference plane locator and marker is useful
for locating the reference points.
• Pantronic digital recorder in which the condylar
guidance settings are determined automatically.
• For condylar guidance a precurrent inserts are
available which are made up of nylon or acrylic
resins.
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116. Denar mark II :
• Introduced in 1975 and developed to satisfy the
undergraduate needs of education for a simpler arcon
articulator.
• Has adjustable horizontal inclinations of 0 to 600.
• Has immediate side shift of 0 to 4mm + progressive
shift of 0 to 150.
• The posterior wall is inclined posteriorly 250. to allow
backward movement of condyle.
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124. Hanau Bennett angle formula L = H/8 + 12
How far is it valid
?
Even with large variation in condylar guidance
Bennet angle changes to a small degree
Gradations with 5mm difference
But yet it is popularly followed
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130. LUBRICATION
Light application of quality hand piece oil
Excess oil should be wiped off
Thin coating of petroleum jelly-when in
contact with gypsum
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131. CLEANING
Cleaning solvent or mild detergent
Liberal use of fluid with small brush removes all
wax and abrasive grit
NO to Scraping or Abrasive cleanser
Effect of chlorine in abrasive cleansers
Blow dry air, re-lubricate
Watch for thumb screw AWASH !!!!
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132. STORAGE
When not in use ,store in clean, dry atmosphere-free of
plaster and abrasive dust
A corrugated carrying carton
NOT near acids, alkalies or medicaments-Fumes may be
of corrosive nature.
DONOT CONFINE THE ARTICULATOR in a
instrument case
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133. Carl O Boucher, “It must be recognized that the person
operating the instrument is more important than the
instrument. If dentists understand articulators and their
deficiencies, they can compensate for their inherent
inadequacies”.
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135. • Teledyne (Hanau) Industries: Illustrated Instruction Manual
for the Hanau Wide Vue Arcon Articulator and Wide Vue II
Articulator.
• Thomas C. J. “A Classification of Articulators”. J.Prosthet
Dent 1993 ; 30 : 11-14.
• Walker PM: Discrepancies between arbitrary and true hinge
axes, J Prosthet Dent 43:279-285, 1980.
• Winkler Sheldon: Essentials of complete Denture
Prosthodontics, 2nd edition, U.S.A. JEA, 1996, p 142-182.
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136. • Dawson - Occlusion
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increasing occlusal vertical dimension on face height, Int J
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• Heartwell Cm Jr, Rahn AO : Textbook of complete
dentures, 5th edition, Philadelphia, Lea and Febiger, 1993, p-
59.
• Hobo - Occlusal Rehabilitation
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of the literature on centric relation, part III,
J Oral Rehabil 28:55-63, 2001.
• Morneburg TR, Proschel PA: Predicted
incidence of occlusal errors in centric
closing around arbitrary axes, Int J
Prosthodont 15:358-364, 2002.
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Edition, Quintessence Publishing Co., Chicago, 1997.
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140. Ash and Ramford “Occlusion”
Beck Ho, Morrison We : Investigation of an Arcon
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Boucher’s : Prosthetic Treatment for edentulous patients, 11th
edition, 1997, p.220.
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variables associated with the transverse
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