Denar Mark 300 FlexTrack™: Open & Closed Articulator System Accessory
Item #20011395
Analog Precision. Digital Integration. Total Occlusal Control.
You have invested in the Denar Mark 300 Articulator System and are ready to fabricate restorations using the same proven occlusal principles that have delivered successful outcomes for decades. While today’s workflows are increasingly digital, occlusion remains one of the most critical factors in restorative success.
The Denar Mark 300 Articulator System is uniquely positioned to bridge both worlds. Integrated into leading digital design platforms such as 3Shape® and exocad®, it allows clinicians and technicians to move seamlessly between analog and virtual workflows. For advanced restorative cases, a hybrid analog-digital approach provides the highest level of confidence in functional and esthetic outcomes.
Why Use FlexTrack™?
The Mark 300 Series has traditionally utilized OPEN fossae tracking, making it an exceptional tool for fixed restorative cases.
Benefits of OPEN tracking include:
- Freedom to utilize steeper cusp angles
- Development of more natural occlusal anatomy
- Enhanced cusp tip definition
- Better incorporation of the Curve of Spee and Curve of Wilson
- Improved occlusal harmony in fixed restorations
However, some clinical situations require a more controlled articulator environment. For edentulous patients and removable prosthetic cases, clinicians have historically relied on CLOSED tracking articulators, such as the Hanau Wide-Vue®. Without natural teeth to provide guidance or establish vertical dimension, maintaining the programmed condylar pathway becomes essential.
The FlexTrack accessory transforms the Mark 300 into a CLOSED tracking system, providing:
- Secure maintenance of programmed condylar settings
- Reduced risk of pathway disengagement
- Greater control of occlusal scheme development
- Improved predictability during removable prosthetic fabrication
With FlexTrack, you gain the benefits of both OPEN and CLOSED tracking in a single articulator system.
When Should You Use FlexTrack™?
Use OPEN Tracking For:
- Fixed crown and bridge cases
- Veneers and esthetic restorations
- Cases requiring natural cusp morphology
- Restorations where freedom of movement promotes optimal anatomy
Use FlexTrack (CLOSED Tracking) For:
- Complete denture cases
- Edentulous patients
- Full-arch removable prosthetics
- Cases with limited or no natural tooth guidance
- Situations requiring maximum control over the programmed condylar pathway
How Do You Use FlexTrack™?
- Program the Mark 300 Articulator using your patient’s clinical records.
- Install the FlexTrack accessory onto the articulator.
- Engage the FlexTrack mechanism to maintain the programmed guidance pathway.
- Fabricate restorations using either traditional analog methods, digital workflows, or a combination of both.
- Verify occlusal relationships with confidence that the programmed movements remain consistent throughout the design and fabrication process.
The result is a more predictable workflow with improved occlusal harmony and fewer chairside adjustments.
The Hybrid Advantage
Combining analog articulation principles with digital design technology delivers the best of both worlds.
The Mark 300 Articulator System with FlexTrack provides:
- OPEN and CLOSED tracking capabilities in one system
- Compatibility with digital workflows including 3Shape and exocad
- Greater confidence in occlusal accuracy
- Reduced remakes and adjustments
- Enhanced patient comfort and function
This additional attention to occlusal detail is essential for minimizing functional discrepancies and supporting long-term patient outcomes, helping reduce the risk of occlusion-related discomfort, facial muscle strain, and TMJ complications.
One Articulator. Two Tracking Options. Unlimited Flexibility.
Denar Mark 300 FlexTrack™ Accessory Item #20011395