articulators

Question 1

what does an articulator recreate?

Answer 1

recorded relationships of the mandible to the maxilla

Question 2

what does the hinge correspond to?

Answer 2

the hinge axis of the temporo-mandibular joint

Question 3

what can a simple hinge articulator not reproduce?

Answer 3

movements of the mandible

Question 4

describe a fixed condylar articulator?

Answer 4

the condylar guidance track is fixed at an average value

Question 5

which articulator is the “go to”?

Answer 5

the fixed condylar articulator

Question 6

what does arcon mean?

Answer 6

articulated condyle

condylar representation on mandibular element of articulator with condylar track on maxillary component

Question 7

where is the condylar representation on non-arcon?

Answer 7

on maxillary element

condylar track on mandibular component

Question 8

why can discrepancies in occlusion occur on closing a simple hinge?

Answer 8

the hinge axis on the articulator has a smaller radius path of closure

Question 9

what is a semi-adjustable?

Answer 9

dynamic

recreates movements eg. chewing, side to side