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Semi-adjustable articulator

Category: Lab Process | Difficulty: Advanced | Priority: Core | Subcategory: Lab Equipment

Clinical Definition

A laboratory instrument that simulates jaw movements using recorded condylar inclinations and facebow transfers, allowing for predictable occlusal design.

Patient-Friendly

A lab device that mimics how your jaw moves, allowing technicians to build restorations with the correct bite.

Related Terms

[[facebow; fully adjustable articulator; centric relation]]

Notes

Most commonly used articulator for complex cases; examples include Whip Mix and Denar.

Audience

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