Question 322 · LDEK · Occlusion
Calotte is a device:
- A. used to determine the horizontal plane.
- B. prosthetic instrument in the form of spherical cone used in prosthetic practice for the assessment of occlusal surface in relation to the curve of Spee and curve of Monson.
- C. that allows for the alignment of maxilla and mandible models outside the oral cavity.
- D. that allows for the determination of centric occlusion height.
- E. that allows for the transfer of prosthetic plane on an articulator.
Hint
The name comes from a section of a sphere; think of which curved surface it helps to shape during tooth set-up.
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