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What type of articulator can accept both horizontal and lateral records?
What type of articulator can accept both horizontal and lateral records?
- Class II articulator
- Simple hinge articulator
- Class I articulator
- Fully-adjustable articulator (correct)
What is the primary function of a Class I articulator?
What is the primary function of a Class I articulator?
- Accept horizontal and lateral records
- Produce eccentric movements
- Maintain correct horizontal and vertical relationship (correct)
- Adjust the condylar guidance
Which instrument is used in the laboratory to convert static information obtained from casts into a dynamic form?
Which instrument is used in the laboratory to convert static information obtained from casts into a dynamic form?
- Condylar guidance
- Occlusal rims
- Articulator (correct)
- Bases
Which component of an articulator is intended to produce articulator movement similar to that of the condyle path in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?
Which component of an articulator is intended to produce articulator movement similar to that of the condyle path in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?
What distinguishes Class II articulators from Class III articulators?
What distinguishes Class II articulators from Class III articulators?
What is the primary function of an articulator in dental laboratory procedures?
What is the primary function of an articulator in dental laboratory procedures?
What does the articulator simulate during dental procedures?
What does the articulator simulate during dental procedures?
Which characteristic is specific to mean value articulators?
Which characteristic is specific to mean value articulators?
Why should the cast be easily removed and attached to the articulator without losing their relationship?
Why should the cast be easily removed and attached to the articulator without losing their relationship?
What defines the angle formed between a line drawn through the incisal edges of the maxillary and mandibular incisors and the horizontal plane?
What defines the angle formed between a line drawn through the incisal edges of the maxillary and mandibular incisors and the horizontal plane?