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What type of movement is possible on mean value or fixed condylar path articulators?
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?
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?
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?
How is the upper member (the condyle) positioned in relation to the lower member on fixed condylar path articulators?
What method is used for mounting on mean value or fixed condylar path articulators when they do not accept face-bow records?
What method is used for mounting on mean value or fixed condylar path articulators when they do not accept face-bow records?
What determines the success of mean value or fixed condylar path articulators in replicating patient movements?
What determines the success of mean value or fixed condylar path articulators in replicating patient movements?
What type of movements can be achieved using a simple hinge articulator?
What type of movements can be achieved using a simple hinge articulator?
Which type of dental articulator represents the temporomandibular joint and dynamic mandibular movements?
Which type of dental articulator represents the temporomandibular joint and dynamic mandibular movements?
What records are required when using simple hinge articulators?
What records are required when using simple hinge articulators?
Which type of articulator allows for correction of occlusal disharmony after processing dentures?
Which type of articulator allows for correction of occlusal disharmony after processing dentures?
Which feature distinguishes fully-adjustable condylar path articulators from simple hinge articulators?
Which feature distinguishes fully-adjustable condylar path articulators from simple hinge articulators?
What is the main function of a dental articulator in prosthetic work?
What is the main function of a dental articulator in prosthetic work?
