API Articulator Hinge

API Articulator Hinge

API Articulator Hinge is a simple mechanical articulator designed to simulate jaw movements using mounted maxillary and mandibular casts. It allows prosthetic work to be performed in the absence of the patient, improving convenience and workflow.

This hinge articulator provides only opening and closing jaw movements and is suitable for establishing proper occlusal settings in both removable partial dentures (RPD) and complete dentures (CD).

Description

• Capable of accepting a single static registration
• Represents the TMJ and jaw relationship for cast mounting
• Used to simulate jaw movements during prosthetic procedures

Use

• Tentative jaw relation procedures for crown and bridge work
• Complete denture (CD) cases
• Removable partial denture (RPD) cases

Key Specifications

• Allows better visualization of patient occlusion, especially from the lingual view
• Patient cooperation is not required once interocclusal records are obtained
• Reduces chair time and overall appointment duration
• Eliminates interference from saliva, tongue, and cheeks during procedures

Packaging

• 1 × API Articulator Hinge