The final piece of data we need in order to customize a semi-adjustable articulator is the "angle of the eminence". This lets us set a dial called "condylar inclination". This information helps us accurately see the interaction of the back teeth in excursive movements. In this video I will share a quick and easy photo method that can provide this info for Read More
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Putty Wash Diagnostic Impressions: Why & How?
Many of us think about alginate as our go to material for diagnostic impressions. Alginate handled properly can be a very accurate material but does present some logistics challenges. Putty Wash diagnostic impressions seem harder at first thought, but solve all of the logistic issues of alginate and can be easy and accurate. In this webinar we will look at a 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