Abstract
Various mandibular movements of patients who have undergone mandibulectomy in the past are unique. The closure pathway of mandibular movement is quite different from that of nonsurgical patients. Viewed from the frontal plane, the closure pathway is angular rather than vertical on the terminal occlusal position of mandibular movements. The normal articulator’s movement pathway is vertical. Generally, such a pathway is not suitable for patients suffering from bone defects. We have manufactured a trial version of a new type of articulator. A brief outline of our new type of articulator and a clinical case is reported.
