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Articulating paper

Category: Lab Process | Difficulty: Basic | Priority: Core | Subcategory: Lab/Clinical Tool

Clinical Definition

A thin, ink-bearing paper placed between the teeth to mark high contact points during occlusal adjustment of restorations or appliances.

Patient-Friendly

A thin colored paper placed between the teeth to show where they are touching too hard — used to adjust the bite of a new restoration.

Related Terms

[[occlusal scheme; maximum intercuspation; adjustment]]

Notes

Available in multiple thicknesses (8–200 µm); thinner paper provides more precise marks.

Audience

🎓 Student 🔧 Lab 🗂 Front Desk