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Apparatus And Method For Positioning A Mixillary Dental Arch Model In An Articulator
US Patent:
5738515, Apr 14, 1998
Filed:
Feb 10, 1997
Appl. No.:
8/798220
Inventors:
David L. Leever - Temple Terrace FL
International Classification:
A61C 1100
US Classification:
433 55
Abstract:
The present invention generally relates to an apparatus and method for positioning a maxillary dental arch model in a dental articulator to simulate the positioning of a maxillary dental arch represented by the arch model. The arch model may be positioned on a plate having a substantially planar surface with a fulcrum point through which three generally mutually perpendicular axes are aligned. In addition, the plate may be movably mounted to an articulator and adjusted with respect to these axes based upon three linear and three angular measurements related to the positioning of a patient's maxillary dental arch in the patient's skull.