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Facebow

Category: Lab Process | Difficulty: Advanced | Priority: Core | Subcategory: Occlusal Record

Clinical Definition

A caliper-like instrument used to record the spatial relationship of the maxillary arch to the temporomandibular joints and transfer this relationship to an articulator.

Patient-Friendly

A device used to measure and transfer how your upper teeth relate to your jaw joint, so the dental lab can replicate your bite accurately.

Related Terms

[[hinge axis; semi-adjustable articulator; centric relation; occlusal plane]]

Notes

Required for accurate full-arch and multi-unit restorations; transfers arc of closure.

Audience

๐Ÿ”ง Lab