Mandibular Movement and Articulator

Abstract

Articulator is indispensable for fabricating prosthesis. Historically, the articulator has been developed by the pioneers’ efforts to start with a plaster articulator, to a hinge articulator, an average value articulator, a semi-adjustable articulator, and a fully adjustable articulator. Nowadays, it seems that semi-adjustable articulators are mainstream, but the free joint articulator and the hinge articulator are still frequently used.

This time, I would like to mention about the purpose of using the articulator, basic size and average value of the articulator, outline of the mandibular movement and its reproduction to the articulator, face-bow transfer, significance of the gothic arch, check bite and adjustment of the condyle path, and reproduction of the incisal path.