what is an articulator
dental device with mechanical elements corresponding to anatomic structures with which some or all mandibular relations and mandibular movements can be reproduced
which type of articulator is set at an average value?
fixed condylar articulator
what is meant by ARCON
articulated condyle
where must the post sit?
on the incisor table
what should the incisal post be at?
zero degrees
what is the arbitrary position?
cast must be accurately positioned in ICP, grooves are placed on the base of the casts before fixing with plaster on the articulator, post on table and incisal angle at 0 degrees