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Dental Articulator Functionality

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What type of movement is possible on mean value or fixed condylar path articulators?

Opening and closing only
Protrusive movement only
Opening, closing, and protrusive movements (correct)
Lateral movements only

What records are required for mounting on mean value or fixed condylar path articulators?

Vertical dimension of occlusion and centric relation record (correct)
Maxillary arch impression record
Face-bow record only
Horizontal dimension of occlusion

What is the main disadvantage of most mean value or fixed condylar path articulators?

They require frequent calibration
They are bulky and heavy to handle
They cause pressure points on the articulator
They cannot simulate lateral movements (correct)

How is the upper member (the condyle) positioned in relation to the lower member on fixed condylar path articulators?

The upper member is movable, and the lower member is non-movable (B) Signup and view all the answers

What method is used for mounting on mean value or fixed condylar path articulators when they do not accept face-bow records?

Bonwill triangle method (C) Signup and view all the answers

What determines the success of mean value or fixed condylar path articulators in replicating patient movements?

The patient's mandibular movement pattern (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of movements can be achieved using a simple hinge articulator?

Only opening and closing movements (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of dental articulator represents the temporomandibular joint and dynamic mandibular movements?

Fully-adjustable condylar path articulators (Class IV) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What records are required when using simple hinge articulators?

Vertical dimension of occlusion and centric relation records (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of articulator allows for correction of occlusal disharmony after processing dentures?

Semi-adjustable condylar path articulators (Class III) (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which feature distinguishes fully-adjustable condylar path articulators from simple hinge articulators?

Ability to simulate dynamic mandibular movements (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a dental articulator in prosthetic work?

Allowing all prosthetic work to be done without the patient present (D) Signup and view all the answers

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