Question 182 · LDEK · Mandibular movements and articulators
Using a face bow when performing prosthetic restorations aims at establishing:
- A. spatial relationship of the mandible in relation to the maxilla in the retruded contact position of the mandible.
- B. Camper’s plane in relation to the hinge axis of temporomandibular joints.
- C. correct occlusal vertical dimension in the central occlusion position of the mandible.
- D. Frankfort plane in relation to the hinge axis of temporomandibular joints.
- E. spatial relationship of the occlusal plane of the upper dental arch in relation to the hinge axis of temporomandibular joints and transferring the data to the articulator.
Hint
The face bow is a transfer device; ask which jaw it relates to which anatomical axis.
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