A comparative study based on the mandibular movement track and the movement parameters of the virtual articulator in simulating occlusal adjustment / 华西口腔医学杂志

OBJECTIVES@#This study aimed to compare the effects of virtual adjustment on occlusal interferences in mandibular posterior single crown and three-unit bridge restorations by using the mandibular movement track and the movement parameters of a virtual articulator.@*METHODS@#Twenty-two participants were recruited. Digital casts of the maxillary and mandibular arches were obtained using an intraoral scanner, and the jaw registration system was used to record the data of the mandibular movement track and the movement parameters of the articulator. Four kinds of restorations with 0.3 mm occlusal interferences were designed with dental design software. In particular, single crowns were designed for teeth 44 and 46, whereas three-unit bridges were designed for teeth 44-46 and 45-47, and the corresponding natural teeth were virtually extracted. Virtual adjustment of the restorations was performed using two dynamic occlusal recordings, namely, the mandibular movement track and the movement parameters of the virtual articulator. A reverse-engineering software was used to measure the root-mean-square of the three-dimensional deviation of the occlusal surfaces between natural teeth and the adjusted restorations. The differences between the two methods of virtual-occlusion adjustment were compared and analyzed.@*RESULTS@#For the same group of restorations, the three-dimensional deviation of the mandibular movement track group were lower than those of the virtual articulator group, and the differences were statistically significant (P<0.05). For the four groups of restorations adjusted by the same method, the three-dimensional deviation of the 46-tooth single crown was the largest and the smallest three-dimensional deviation was that of the 44-tooth single crown. Statistical differences existed between the 44-tooth single crown and the other groups (P<0.05).@*CONCLUSIONS@#For the occlusal design of posterior single crown and three-unit bridge, the mandibular movement track could be a more effective approach to virtual occlusal adjustment than the movement parameters of the virtual articulator.

Application of a digital articulator based on virtual reality technique in oral repair / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND: The development of digital technology has changed the diagnosis and treatment process in traditional oral clinic. The digital workflow can improve patient’s comfort, and save time. Virtual articulator as the new development section has been used in most of the dental design software, which is to replicate the function of mechanical articulator and simulate static and dynamic occlusion. It makes treatment more convenient, accuract and efficient. OBJECTIVE: To review the recent progress in the field of operation and clinical application of multiple virtual articulators at home and abroad. METHODS: The first author searched the related literature, clinical cases and books by computer in domestic and foreign databases, and the related contents and opinions were summarized. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) Although it has been studied for about 20 years, virtual articulator has not been widely applied because of technical sensitivity and high cost. (2) The transfer of articulator needs to scan the mandible model and record the mandibular movement relation. To define mandibular movement relation, average mandible parameters can be used, the ultrasonic sensor, photoelectric sensor, digital face bow or cone beam computed tomography for individualized records can also be used. (3) At present, virtual articulator has been used in fields of orthognathic surgery, temporomandibular joint disease, implant, and aesthetic repair. Comparative studies have shown that accuracy can meet clinical requirements and save time. However, differences between occlusal systems need to be detected. (4) Virtual articulator can save clinical operation time, improve accuracy, make up for the limitations of mechanical articulator, and has a wide range of application prospects.

Reproducibility of wax interocclusal records on different articulators

The construction of a dental prosthesis needs the duplication of intermaxillary relationships of the patient on the articulator. This procedure is normally fulfilled using interocclusal records to program the articulator according to the patient's condylar inclinations. Wax is a popular recording material used for this purpose but has proven to suffer from inaccuracies due to its dimensional variation over time. Aims: This study intends to test the reproducibility of eccentric interocclusal wax records over time. Setting and Design: Thirteen dental students aged between 18 and 30 years participated in this study. Maxillary and mandibular casts of the participants were mounted on two types of articulators; wax lateral and protrusive interocclusal records were used to program these articulators. Subjects and Methods: Horizontal and lateral condylar inclinations were obtained for each participant. The interocclusal records were stored for 10 days and the casts of each participant were remounted on the articulators. The interocclusal records were reused to obtain new condylar inclinations of each participant. The initial and the delayed condylar inclinations were compared to evaluate the impact of storage time on wax records. Statistical Analysis Used: Paired Student's t-test was used for this comparison. Results: No significant difference (0.38 < P < 0.92) was found between initial and delayed condylar inclinations for both articulators. An interclass correlation coefficient analysis was used to test the reproducibility of measures, and the correlation was significantly elevated (intraclass correlation coefficient >0.600). Conclusions: The use of wax interocclusal records for articulator programing was shown to be acceptable even with delayed intervals, without concerns of possible variations of condylar settings due to storage time.

Virtual Articulartors : Reality In Virtuality – A Review

The field of dentistry, in particular prosthodontics has seen tremendous and much sophisticated advances. The advent of intra-oral scanners, CAD/CAM and reverse engineering technologies have even further improved the quality and precision of treatment procedures. Virtual articulators are one such tools that enables dentist to overcome the limitations and drawbacks of a traditional mechanical articulator. By input of real patient data it allows the analyses of static and dynamic occlusion. The purpose of this article is to highlight the procedure and benefits of using a virtual articulator over the traditional one

The functional and aesthetic reconstruction of tetracycline stained teeth with a virtual articulator in a CAD/CAM system / 口腔疾病防治

Objective@#To investigate the reliability of using virtual articulator in the fabrication of zirconia crowns for tetracycline discolored teeth.@*Methods@#To treat the patient with serious tetracycline stained teeth, we use zirconia crowns to shield the stained abutment teeth. To retain the characteristics of patient′s original occlusal contacts, meanwhile, to establish a stable and evenly distributed occlusal contacts, we recorded the functional movements of the patient′s jaw before preparing the teeth and transferred this relations to a physical articulator. Afterwards, relationship of the upper and lower arches was scanned through a specified fixature. Then we can customized the fabrication of the occlusal contacts of the restorations conveniently and efficiently with virtual articulator in CAD/CAM system.@*Results@#When the final restorations were inserted , a charming smile was achieved on patient′s face with satisfactory esthetics. With the application of virtual articulator in designing process, we made evenly distributed and stable bilateral occlusal contacting spots, smooth protrusive and lateral guidance on the lingual aspects of the upper anteriors. One year follow-up, this patient was observed in good oral hygiene, and was satisfied with her esthetic and functional outcome. The soft tissue around the restorations was assessed to be healthy and no signs of inflammation.@*Conclusion@# Applying the virtual articulator kits in CAD/CAM system in designing and fabricating the function-driven restorations could be an efficient way to obtain an satisfactory long-term outcome.

Evaluation of Bonwill triangle using cone beam computerized tomography in Korean

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the Bonwill triangle of Korean using the cone beam computerized tomography (Cone-beam CT). MATERIALS AND METHODS: 120 Koreans (60 males and 60 females) who visited Daejeon Dental College Hospital of Wonkwang University and who underwent the Cone-beam CT were selected. The Cone-beam CT images were analysed with Invivo 5.1 (Anatomage, San Jose, USA). After reorientation of axis, the intercondylar distance was measured by clicking both middle points of condyle. And the condyle-incisor distance was measured by clicking the middle point of condyle and contact point of the mandibular central incisor's incisal edge. The collected data were analysed using the SPSS Version 23.0 (IBM Inc., Armonk, USA) and statistical significance was verified by gender using independent t-test. RESULTS: The mean intercondylar distance of Korean was 105.9 mm, and the male (108.3 mm) was statistically significantly larger than the female (103.4 mm). The mean condyle-incisor distance of Korean was 105.2 mm, and the male (108.1 mm) was statistically significantly larger than the female (102.3 mm). CONCLUSION: The mean intercondylar distance of Korean in this study was 105.9 mm that was smaller than well-known 110 mm of Caucasian and the male was statistically significantly larger than the female. Within the limitations of this study, it would be necessary to use the articulator which can adjust the intercondylar distance according to the individual for prosthodontic treatment of Korean.

Caso clínico em Zircônia ultra translúcida ZOLID FX monolítica e maquiada, integrando o Desenho Digital do Sorriso com articulador ARTEX e o articulador virtual no CAD/CAM odontológico / Super high-translucent ZOLID FX Zirconia, combined with Digital Smile Desing and ARTEX virtual articulatores on CAD/CAM ­ case report

Este caso clínico foi realizado com as técnicas e os conceitos mais modernos da Odontologia na atualidade, iniciado pela análise multidisciplinar do conceito Digital Smile Design, do Dr. Coachman e grande equipe, com a qual conseguimos uma análise prévia e uma previsibilidade estética com medidas exatas para o procedimento técnico. Utilizou-se o sistema sem ajuste da AmannGirbach, que combina modelos precisos, com o articulador ARTEX e o sistema CAD/CAM CERAMILL completo. O trabalho foi realizado com ZIRCÔNIA ZOLID FX, monolítica e maquiada, material de última geração que tem uma altíssima translucidez. Esse conjunto de técnicas juntas diminuem o tempo de ajuste nas peças definitivas que chegam à clínica glazeadas e prontas para serem colocadas em boca.

This case was carried out with the most modern techniques and concepts of dentistry. The multidisciplinary analysis of the concept Digital Smile Design, Dr. Coachman and great team, has provided a previous analysis and an aesthetic predictability with precise measures for the technical procedure. We used the system without adjusting the Amann-Girbach,that combines accurate models with ARTEX articulator and complete CAD CAM Ceramill system. The work was made with monolithic ZOLID FX Zirconia, super high-translucent materal. This set of techniques decreases the time of adjustment of definitive pieces that reach the clinic glazed and ready to be placed in the mouth.

Hinge axis - location, clinical use and controversies

The hinge axis is an imaginary line around which the condyles can rotate without translation. Terminal hinge position is the most retruded hinge position and it is significant because it is a learnable, repeatable and recordable position that coincides with the position of centric relation. There are many schools of thought regarding hinge axis. The proponents of Gnathology say that there is one transverse hinge axis common to both condyles which can be accurately located. The proponents of transographics claim that each condyle has a different transverse hinge axis and that a transograph is the only instrument that can duplicate this. Still others claim that an exact duplication of jaw movement is not possible on any machine. The aim of this article is to throw light on location, clinical use and controversies of hinge axis.

The brief history of articulator / 实用口腔医学杂志

This article introduces the origin of articulator and its development process from humble to perfect in the past more than 200 years. The development of articulator is divided into 3 historical periods by the author:Early articulator,modern articulator and contemporary articula-tor.Meanwhile,the detailed basic design principle of articulator,the development of condylar guidance and incisal guidance are explained.

The virtual articulator of CAD/CAM system for dental labs / 实用口腔医学杂志

With the wide application of digital technique in dental clinic,the virtual articulator has become an important tool of CAD/CAM systems for dental labs.The presented article introduces the classification,advantages and setting parameters of the virtual articulator.The authors also comment on the current commercial products of the virtual articulators in the domestic market.

The design of anterior guidance for anterior prostheses / 实用口腔医学杂志

This article systematically introduces the basic conception,classification and physiological significance of anterior guidance for anterior prostheses.A customized incisal guidance table was introduced to record and transfer the individual value of the patient to a virtual full-adjustable articulator system.The clinic effects of the individual value and average value were also compared.

Ruidos artículares y su relación con la presencia de interferencias oclusales en el lado de no trabajo, mediante evaluación clínica en adultos entre 20 y 40 años de edad / Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) sounds and their relation to occlusal interferences in the non-working side: a clinical evaluation in patients between 20 and 40 years of age

Considerada como una articulación glinglimoartrorial, la Articulación Témporo-mandibular (ATM) realiza todos los movimientos en el espacio, sin presentar ningún signo o síntoma en condiciones normales, sin embargo en presencia de anomalías manifiesta ruidos, partiendo de este enfoque nos centramos a analizar si estos ruidos articulares se encuentran relacionados con la oclusión dental, específicamente con la presencia de interferencias oclusales en el lado de no trabajo, en adultos de ambos sexos de entre 20 - 40 años de edad totalmente dentados. De esta forma 31 participantes que presentaron ruidos articulares en los diferentes movimientos mandibulares, fueron evaluados en cuanto a la clase de Angle, guías laterales, presencia de guía canina normal y presencia o ausencia de función de grupo. Analizando clínicamente la presencia de interferencias en el lado de no trabajo y comprobando estas interferencias en articulador semiajustable (ASA) tipo Bioart. Los datos obtenidos fueron analizados en el programa SPSS versión XX, revelando una relación entre los ruidos articulares y la presencia de interferencias oclusales en el lado de no trabajo, sin embargo, evidenciando cierta relación entre la presencia de interferencias oclusales con género, presente con mayor prevalencia en el género masculino que en femenino.

Considered as a glinglymoarthrodial articulation, the temporomandibular joint) (TMJ) is both a hinging and a sliding joint. In a healthy condition the joint doesn't show any particular sign or symptom, however if there is a dysfunction it will present noises during jaw movement. Starting from this principle, we analyzed if the TMJ dysfunction sounds are connected to dental malocclusion, focusing on occlusal interferences in the non-working side, in patients between 20 and 40 years of age. Thirty-one patients presented articular noises during jaw movement, so we proceeded to evaluate Angle class (molar relationship), lateral guidance, normal canine guidance and the presence or absence of group function. Clinically, we analyzed the presence of interferences in the non-working side and we studied them using a Semi-adjustable Articulator (ASA) (Bioart). The data, evaluated using the program SPSS Version XX, revealed a clear relation between articular noises and interferences in the non-working side, however the population of men showed a higher rate of occlusal interferences than that of women.

El arco facial en la elaboración de las férulas oclusales tipo Míchigan / Face bows in the production of Michigan occlusal splints

Introducción: la férula oclusal tipo Míchigan (FOM) es un dispositivo usado frecuentemente para el manejo de pacientes con bruxismo. La literatura menciona el uso del arco facial para el montaje de modelos en el articulador semiajustable, sin embargo el beneficio de este en la elaboración de las FOM aún es controvertido. Por lo tanto el objetivo de esta investigación fue comparar el registro de número de puntos de contacto y el tiempo de ajuste entre las FOM elaboradas con y sin el uso del arco facial en pacientes con diagnóstico de bruxismo. Métodos: se elaboraron 90 férulas entregadas a 45 pacientes de la Clínica de Rehabilitación Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP), previo diagnóstico de bruxismo. Las dos férulas elaboradas (una con modelos montados con arco facial y otra sin él), se compararon en el articulador y clínicamente. Se registró el número de puntos de contacto obtenidos en ambas férulas y el tiempo de ajuste requerido. Las comparaciones se hicieron con la prueba estadística de Wilcoxon y significancia menor a 0,05. Resultados: la media de puntos de contacto en boca de las férulas con el uso del arco fue superior (11,67) a la de sin uso del arco (11,58) sin diferencias significativas (p = 0,799). El tiempo de ajuste fue superior en las férulas elaboradas sin arco (51 s) que con arco (33 s), sin diferencias significativas (p = 0,332). Conclusión: no existen diferencias significativas con el uso del arco facial o sin él para la elaboración de las FOM en pacientes bruxómanos.

Introduction: Michigan occlusal splints (MOS) are frequently used for the management of patients with bruxism. The literature mentions the use of face bows for mounting models in semi-adjustable articulators, but its benefit in the production of MOS is still controversial. Therefore, the objective of this study was to compare the record of number of contact points and mounting time between MOS made with and without face bows in patients diagnosed with bruxism. Methods: a total of 90 splints were made and distributed among 45 patients diagnosed with bruxism at the Oral Rehabilitation Clinic of Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP). The two splints (one made with a face bow mounted model and the other one without it) were compared at the articulator and clinically. The number of obtained contact points was recorded in both splints as well as the time needed for mounting. The comparisons were made with Wilcoxon statistical test and a significance level lower than 0.05. Results: the splints with face bows showed a greater average of contact points in the mouth (11.67) compared with the ones without face bows (11.58), with no significant difference (p = 0.799). Mounting time was higher in the splints made without face bows (51 s) compared with the ones with face bows (33 s), with no significant difference (p = 0.332). Conclusion: there are no significant differences in using face bows for developing MOS in bruxism patients.

Buscando precisión en el montaje en articulador / Looking for precision in articulator mounting

Se presenta una técnica de montaje de precisión, de fácil ejecución y al alcance del odontólogo y del técnico de laboratorio, destinada a brindar un mejor resultado clínico de los procedimientos restauradores, tanto protéticos como ortodóncicos

We present a technique for precision assembly, easy to perform and reach for the dentist and lab technician, aimed at providing a better clinical outcome of both prosthetic and orthodontics restorative procedures.

Evaluation of alternative dispositives to the face-bow for mounting casts in semi-adjustable articulator / Avaliação de dispositivo alternativo ao arco facial para montagem de modelos em articulador semi ajustável

Objective. The aim of this study was to evaluate an alternative technique to face-bow for mounting casts in semi-adjustable articulators. Material and methods. Nine students from the 8th and 10th periods of the Federal University of Goias, aged over 18 years and whom presented complete natural dentition were included in the study. The four cast maxillaries of each subject were mounted in a single semi-adjustable articulator, using one of the following mounting techniques: face-bow, universal mounting jig of 0º, of 15º or universal mounting jig of 20º. On each side of the articulator three points were defined: one in the articulator (A, in the condylar region) and two in the cast (B and C). Images were obtained on each side of the articulator. Using Image J software, "the angle" "?" formed by the intersection of the line segments AB/BC was acquired. The level of significance was set at ? = 0.05. Results. Only the universal mounting jig of 15 degrees was not significantly different to the face-bow. Whereas, the universal jigs of zero and 20 degrees, showed differences to the face-bow and the 15º universal jig (p < 0.05). Conclusions. The universal mounting jig could represent an alternative to the face-bow and might encourage the use of a semi-adjustable articulator, which has been shown to be indispensable in a large number of clinical situations.

Objetivo. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar uma técnica alternativa ao arco facial para montagem de modelos em articuladores semi-ajustáveis. Material e métodos. Nove estudantes do 8º e 10º períodos da Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal de Goiás, com mais de 18 anos e que apresentou dentição natural completa foram incluídos no estudo. Quatro modelos do arco superior de cada sujeito foram montados em um único articulador semi-ajustável, usando uma das seguintes técnicas de montagem: arco facial, plano de camper de 0º, 15º ou 20º. Em cada lado do articulador foram definidos três pontos: um no articulador (A, na região do côndilo) e dois no moldelo (B e C). As imagens foram obtidas em cada um dos lados do articulador. Usando o software Image J, o "?" ângulo formado pela intersecção dos segmentos de linha AB / BC foi adquirido. O nível de significância foi estabelecido em ? = 0,05. Resultados. Apenas o plano de camper de 15º, não foi significativamente diferente do arco facial. Enquanto que, os plano de camper de zero e 20º, mostraram diferenças para o arco facial e o plano de 15º (p <0,05). Conclusões. O plano de camper pode representar uma alternativa para o arco facial e pode encorajar o uso de um articulador semi-ajustável, o qual tem sido mostrado ser indispensável num grande número de situações clínicas.

Accuracy of two face-bow/semi-adjustable articulator systems in transferring the maxillary occlusal cant.

Context: The precision of an arbitrary face-bow in accurately transferring the orientation of the maxillary cast to the articulator has been questioned because the maxillary cast is mounted in relation to arbitrary measurements and anatomic landmarks that vary among individuals. Aim: This study was intended to evaluate the sagittal inclination of mounted maxillary casts on two semi-adjustable articulator/face-bow systems in comparison to the occlusal cant on lateral cephalograms. Materials and Methods: Maxillary casts were mounted on the Hanau and Girrbach semi-adjustable articulators following face-bow transfer with their respective face-bows. The sagittal inclination of these casts was measured in relation to the fixed horizontal reference plane using physical measurements. Occlusal cant was measured on lateral cephalograms. SPSS software (version 11.0, Chicago, IL, USA) was used for statistical analysis. Repeated measures analysis of variance and Tukey's tests were used to evaluate the results (P < 0.05). Results: Comparison of the occlusal cant on the articulators and cephalogram revealed statistically significant differences. Occlusal plane was steeper on Girrbach Artex articulator in comparison to the Hanau articulator. Conclusion: Within the limitations of this study, it was found that the sagittal inclination of the mounted maxillary cast achieved with Hanau articulator was closer to the cephalometric occlusal cant as compared to that of the Girrbach articulator. Among the two articulators and face-bow systems, the steepness of sagittal inclination was greater on Girrbach semi-adjustable articulator. Different face-bow/articulator systems could result in different orientation of the maxillary cast, resulting in variation in stability, cuspal inclines and cuspal heights.

A comparative study to evaluate the discrepancy in condylar guidance values between two commercially available arcon and non-arcon articulators: A clinical study.

Aim: The purpose of this study was comparative evaluation of sagittal condylar values of arcon and non-arcon articulators with cephalometric readings and to determine the amount of discrepancy in sagittal condylar guidance values between arcon and non-arcon articulators using same protrusive record. Materials and Methods: Twenty subjects in the age group of 19-35 years, free from temporomandibular joint dysfunction, and occlusal disharmony, with healthy dentition participated in the study. Hanau H2 (non-arcon type) and Hanau Wide-Vue (arcon type) articulators were programmed for sagittal condylar guidance values using the same protrusive record made in polysiloxane bite registration material with edge to edge degree of protrusion. The resultant values for both the articulators on either side were compared with values obtained from tracing of digital lateral cephalogram using Kodak Dental imaging Window software 6.6.3.0-C program. The tabulated data were subjected to statistical analysis, ANOVA (Fishers 'F' test) for group comparison, Tukey's HSD test for inter-comparison, student's unpaired 't' test for intra-group comparison, and level of significance (P) was calculated using the same. Results: The mean sagittal condylar guidance values of the three different groups were found to be very highly significant (P=0.001) and highly significant (P=0.002) on the right and left sides respectively. There was a very highly significant difference (P=0.001) and highly significant difference (P=0.003) between the arcon and non-arcon group on the right and left side respectively. No significant difference was found between the arcon and cephalometric group (P=0.284 right, P=0.853 left) and a statistically significant difference was found between the non-arcon and cephalometric group (P=0.049 right, P=0.015 left). On intragroup comparison there was no statistically significant difference in sagittal condylar values on the right and left sides. Conclusion: The mean difference in the sagittal condylar guidance values obtained from non-arcon and arcon articulators shows a low level of reproducibility, and no significant difference found in mean sagittal condylar values obtained from arcon articulator and cephalometric tracings indicates replication of sagittal condylar guidance value from image of articular eminence.

Avaliação dos contatos oclusais em próteses provisórias unitárias implantossuportadas confeccionadas com e sem arco facial / Evaluación de los contactos oclusales en prótesis temporales unitarias implantosoportadas montadas en articuladores semiajustables con arco facial / Assessment of occlusal contacts in implant-based single temporal prostheses in a semi-adjusted articulator using the facial arch

O presente estudo avaliou o número dos contatos oclusais obtidos em próteses provisórias unitárias sobre implantes posteriores, montadas em articulador semi-ajustável a partir da utilização de arco facial e de plano de Camper. Dez pacientes que procuraram uma clínica particular foram selecionados para confecção de próteses sobre implantes unitários previamente instalados. Para cada paciente foram confeccionadas duas próteses provisórias, obtidas sob diferentes condições: (1) montagem dos modelos utilizando arco facial e (2) montagem com plano de Camper. As próteses foram confeccionadas e ajustadas em laboratório, e instaladas por um único operador. Os contatos oclusais obtidos em cada condição foram evidenciados e fotografados, sendo então submetidos à avaliação e quantificação por um segundo profissional, cego para as condições de montagem. Os números obtidos foram submetidos ao teste de Mann Witney, e um nível de 5 por cento de significância foi utilizado. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significante entre os números de contatos oclusais, quando as próteses foram confeccionadas com arco facial ou plano de Camper (p> 0,05). Para confecção de próteses provisórias unitárias sobre implantes posteriores, o uso do plano de Camper para montagem em articulador não diferiu significantemente do arco facial, considerando o número de contatos oclusais(AU)

Este estudio evaluó el número de los contactos oclusales obtenidos en las prótesis temporales, montados en articulador semiajustable por el uso de arco facial y el plano de Camper. Diez pacientes que buscaron una clínica privada fueron seleccionados para las prótesis de implantes unitarios previamente instalados. Para cada paciente se hicieron dos prótesis temporales, que fueron obtenidas bajo condiciones diferentes: montaje de modelos con uso de arco facial y montaje con plano de Camper. Las prótesis fueron hechas, ajustadas e instaladas por un solo operador en el laboratorio. Los contactos oclusales obtenidos en cada condición fueron fotografiados y sometidos a la evaluación y cuantificación a través de un segundo profesional, ciego a las condiciones de montaje. Los números obtenidos fueron analizados mediante el examen de Mann-Whitney y un nivel de 5 por ciento de significación fue utilizado. No hubo diferencia estadísticamente significativa entre el número de contactos oclusales cuando las prótesis fueron hechas con arco facial o plano de Camper (p= 0,113). Para la confección de la prótesis dental temporal más tarde, el uso de montaje articular con plano de Camper no difirió significativamente del arco facial, respecto al número de contactos oclusales(AU)

To assess the number of occlusal contacts achieved in temporal prostheses mounted in a semi-adjusted articulator using the facial arch and the Camper plane. Ten patients treated in a private clinic were selected to be rehabilitated with prostheses in previously placed single implants. For each patient two temporal prostheses were designed obtained under different conditions: (1) model mounting using facial arch and (2) Camper plane mounting. Prostheses were made and adjusted in the laboratory and placed only by an operator. The occlusal contacts achieved in each condition were photographed being assessed and quantified by a second professional not involved with the mounting conditions. Results obtained were analyzed by Mann-Whitney test with a 5 percent significance level. There was not a statistically difference between the number of occlusal contacts when prostheses were made with facial arch or Camper plane (p= 0.113). The temporal dental prosthesis confection for single implants, semi-adjusted articulator using the Camper plane, not differ very much from the facial arch use, according to the number of resulting occlusal contacts(AU)

A study of sagittal condylar inclination and occlusal plane inclination of two semiadjustablearticulators with different reference plane / 대한치과보철학회지

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM & PURPOSE: Articulators are very important for education and overall clinical situation in the field of prosthodontics, however preexisting articulators are designed and built based on maxillofacial structures and mean values of mandibular movement of Western people. Purpose of this research is to find out a adequate basis for applicating these articulators, presently used for clinical education, for Korean. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 59 Korean adults (41 males, 18 females), aged between 24 to 41, where selected for this study. Two pairs of both maxillary and mandibular models were made for each examinee. These models where attached to both KaVo PROTARevo 7 and Hanau Modular semiadjustable articulators by using facebow transfer, than sagittal condylar inclination, occlusal plane inclination and position of mandibular on the articulator where measured. RESULT AND CONCLUSION: 1. Mean sagittal condylar inclination for KaVo PROTAR semiadjustable articulator was 33.75degree (standard deviation 12.46degree) meanwhile Hanau Modular semiadjustable articulator showed 40.72degree (standard deviation 12.09degree) for mean sagittal condylar inclination. 2. Mean occlusal plane inclination for KaVo PROTAR semiadjustable articulator was -2.76degree (standard deviation 3.63degree) meanwhile Hanau Modular semiadjustable articulator showed 11.87degree (standard deviation 3.63degree) for mean occlusal plane inclination. 3. On the average center of the mandibular dentition were in the range of 5 to 7 mm of the central position of the articulator. Both anterior and posterior dentition were positioned at the center of the articulator vernacularly for KaVo PROTAR semiadjustable articulators, meantime for Hanau Modular semiadjustable articulator, anterior dentition was positioned 5 mm downwards and 3mm upwards for posterior dentition from vertically central position of the articulator.

A study on the difference of the sagittal condylar guidance by semi-adjustable articulator and axiograph / 대한치과보철학회지

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: In the Protar articulator, the models are almost parallel with the Camper's plane. The ultrasonic-based ARCUSdigma system is basis for the determination of dynamic function parameters with so-called "articulator related registration". PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare the sagittal condylar guidance angles found by use of the wax protrusive records in a semi-adjustable articulator(KaVo Protar 7) with those found by use of the Axiograph(ARCUSdigma). 83 volunteers with intact dentition participated in this study after obtainment of informed consent. MATERIAL AND METHOD: The sagittal condylar guidance angles were measured and estimated statistically by semi-articulator and Axiograph. All the readings were in degrees. No control was used in this project. To test whether there was a significant difference between the 2 independent samples, paired t-test and Kruskal-Wallis test were carried out(p=.05). RESULTS: 1. The mean results for the wax protrusive records were as follow: right side (32.65 degrees, SD 16.48); left side (33.27 degrees, SD 17.49). 2. The mean results for the Axiograph were as follow: right side (32.26 degrees, SD 7.00); left side (33.07 degrees, SD 7.58). 3. There was no statistical difference on the wax protrusive records and Axiograph(p>0.05). CONCLUSION: Both methods of wax protrusive records and Axiograph are clinically acceptable for measuring the sagittal condylar guidance angles in semi-adjustable articulators.