6. Jaw records Flashcards
What are the 3 components of jaw records
- facebow
- vertical (VDO)
- Horizontal (MIP or CR)
During RPD treatment how often must jaw records be obtained
3 times
What are the steps where you need to take new jaw records
- Dx casts for tx planing
- Master casts for framework fabrications
- Master casts for setting teeth
- Remount after RPD acrylic processing
Appointment sequence for jaw records
- Verify midline
- Incisor edge position (BL positioning of teeth)
- Facebow
- Determine VDO
- Decide MIP or CR
- Occlusal registration
When should you hand-articulate
if posterior contacts are present and stable- most accurate ( more than bite reg)
What are the different occlusal schemes
- Balanced
- Anterior guidance
- Group funciton
How do you determine what occlusal scheme to follow
- Kennedy class
- Opposing arch (partial edentulous, dentate or completely edentulous)
Rule 1= The occlusal pattern of remaining natural teeth in mouth dictates occlusion in RPD when no pathology present
Rule 2= The most compromised (weaker arch) dictates the occlusal scheme)
How do you know whether to mount in MIP or CR
- MIP when stable posterior contacts are present (this is a tooth dependent position).
- CR is stable and reproducible- good for when missing posterior contacts
The occlusal pattern of the remaining natural teeth should be followed except when
- Pathology (TMD issues)
- Contacts aren’t stable and/or reproducible
- Not esthetically or functionally acceptable for pt
Signs of occlusal problems are
- Severe tipping
- Premature contacts
- Significant slide from 1st contact to MIP
- Occlusal trauma (mobility/thick PDL)
- Neuromuscular disturbances/ TMD signs
Opening the VDO does what to the patients arc of closure
smaller
Changing the VDO can be done how
complete denture
-Fixed prosth
Mainintaing existing VDO can be done how
- Occlusal adjustment of existing teeth (enameloplasty)
- Harmonize occlusion with direct restorations
- Extract problem posterior teeth
Change in VDO with fixed requires what steps
- Diagnositic occlusal splint- observe for TMD symptoms
- Dx wax up in increased VDO
- Provisional crowns for time in new VDO (if they break then new VDO may not be well tolerated)
VDO in a person with no posterior contacts is determined by
dentist (height of wax rims)