Stabilizing the pantograph from patient to articulator

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Stabilizing

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the pantograph from patient to articulator

Robert L. Schneider, D.D.S.* University

of Iowa, College of Dentistry,

Iowa City, Iowa

The standard procedure for transfer of the pantograph from the patient to the articulator can prove to be difficult. The maxillary and mandibular members of the recording device need further stabilization beyond the use of centric pins and lock screws. Stabilization of the pantograph before it is removed from the patient’s mouth is accomplished by the following procedure.

locator to the maxillary and mandibular members on the right and left sides of the pantograph (Fig. 1). 3. Mix quick-set plaster, put the mixture in a small paper cup, and place the cup over the ends of the clutch anchors to stabilize the two members (Fig. 2). The pantograph can be removed when the plaster sets, and it can be transferred to the articulator with maximum stability.

TECHNIQUE

Reprint requests to:

1. Complete the tracing. 2. Attach the four clutch anchors used with the hinge axis

DR. ROBERT L. SCHNEIDER UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY IOWA CITY, IA 52242

*Resident, Removable Prosthodontics.

Fig. 1. Clutch anchors are attached to sides of pantograph.

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Fig. 2. Quick-set anchors.

plaster

AUGUST

1984

engages ends of clutch

VOLUME

52

NUMBER

2