Occlusal Diagnosis with a Mechanical Pantograph Part II Basic Concept

Abstract

Several clinical examples of commonly-observed normal and abnomal patterns traced on the recording tables of a Denar pantograph will be discussed under the following classification:
1. Anterior horizontal recording table
2. Posterior horizontal recording table
3. Posterior vertical recording table
4. Abnormally observed on the recording tables as a whole
The author's trial to three-dimensionally record tapping points whithin border movement paths using a pantograph will also be introduced as a special method of recording. Various abnormal patterns other than the ones described here may be observed clinically. Pantographic findings offer just one possibility, which shoud be combined with clinical symptoms and other test results for rational judgement.