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Virtual Articulator

Category: Digital Dentistry | Difficulty: Advanced | Priority: Nice-to-know

Clinical Definition

Software that simulates jaw movements and occlusal contacts using patient-specific kinematic data to verify restoration occlusion before milling.

Patient-Friendly

A digital tool that simulates how your jaw moves to check that a crown or bridge will fit perfectly before it's made.

Related Terms

[[digital articulator; virtual facebow; cad articulator]]

Notes

Lab verifies occlusal contacts and excursive movements digitally before committing to mill

Audience

๐ŸŽ“ Student ๐Ÿ”ง Lab