Occlusion

June 30, 2017

The Importance of the Dentist and Lab Using Calibrated Articulators

When fabricating restorations, it is extremely important that the dentist and lab are working with calibrated articulators. Here’s why….

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April 27, 2017

Transferring Between Articulators (Part II)

While you cannot transfer between two different articulators and two different manufacturers, there are articulators whose design allows for these transfers….

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April 13, 2017

Why Can’t I Transfer a Case from One Articulator Brand to Another?

A commonly asked question is: ‘Why can’t I transfer a case from one articulator brand to another?’ Learn the factors that might t limit your ability….

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October 27, 2016

Steam, Stick, and Spray, oh my! Tips for Cleaning Your Articulator

Maintaining and cleaning articulators in a dental school setting can be difficult. To keep your dental schools articulators in the best shape follow these tips….

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April 15, 2016

[Video] Why Do We Need Bite Records, Facebow Transfers & Semi-Adjustable Articulators?

Bite records and facebow transfers, when use with a semi-adjustable articulator, are key to planning and executing a successful case….

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June 12, 2015

Functional Occlusion in the Dental Lab: Understanding the 3 Classes of Occlusion

As dental technicians it is important that we understand the different types of occlusion as they can have an effect on the restorations we create….

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