In this video Dr. Michael Smith demonstrates how to use Copper Trays to capture 3 different bite records to customize mounted models on an articulator: Centric Relation (Apex of Force) record, Protrusvie record, and lateral Check Bite Records. These records allow you to set the condylar inclination and Bennett Shift, as well as start from a centric relation Read More
Occlusion
Trial Equilibration: Setting The Pin to Record Original VDO
In this video Dr. Lee Ann Brady discusses and demonstrates how to set the articulator and create a reference to the patient's vertical dimension of occlusion. Centric Occlusion, or how the teeth touch with the condyles seated, most often occurs at an open vertical as compared to maximum intercuspal position. When we complete a trial equilibration we want Read More
Capturing A Protrusive Record
In this video Dr. Lee Ann Brady explains setting condylar inclination and capturing a protrusive record. Condylar inclination is a setting we can customize on the articulator in order to more precisely mimic the relationship of the maxillary and mandibular teeth in excursive movements. This accuracy allows us to treatment plan, execute restorative and do Read More
Centric Relation & First Point of Contact
In this video Dr. Lee Ann Brady discusses centric relation and the first point of tooth contact in arc of closure. Centric relation, also known as seated condylar position, is one of the most debated topics in dentistry. We define it from an anatomic point of view, discuss how it can be used in dentistry to create predictability and also how to work with Read More