JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY THE

Vol. 98 No. 5      NOVEMBER - 2007

ISSN: 0022-3913      UBIC: 171

RESUMEN

In fixed prosthodontic procedures, when it has been determined that restoration of all or most of the posterior teeth is necessary, the use of the Broderick occlusal plane analyzer provides an easy and practical method to determine an occlusal plane that will fulfill esthetic and functional occlusion requirements. However, several manufacturers of semi adjustable articulators offer no such occlusal plane analyzers for use with these instruments. This article demonstrates the use of a custom-made Broderick occlusal plane analyzer with a semi adjustable articulators determine the correct curve of Spee for the occlusal plane. (J Prosthet Dent 2007;98:348-352)

SUMMARY

The use of BOPA aids the clinician in the development of an initial mandibular occlusal plane in diagnostic casts, and later, as an integral part of both the contours of the definitive restorations as well as a guide for the actual tooth preparations. This simple custom-made occlusal plane analyzer enables the clinician to use an occlusal plane analyzer with a widely used semi adjustable articulator when no such accessory is available.

| Volver |