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All or nothing Function
produced, whereby the restoration is
always more precise using the data
determined clinically by the dentist.
A comparison of different articulators
shows that not every model meets the
requirements. The excursions of the
Artex CN semi-adjustable articulator
(Fig. 1) are limited for example, as the
alignment of the condyles in the milled
condyle path does not allow for free-
dom.
Excursions with the Artex CT are consi-
derably better (Fig. 2), as the adjusta-
ble inclination of the condylar path and
Bennett angle enables more accurate
control of the dynamic functions. Com-
plex excursions are possible with the
Artex CP and CR arcon articulators (Fig.
3 and 4): the condyles glide over the
fine surfaces of the plastic inserts in
the hinge. Every dental technician
appreciates the advantages of an Artex
CR, particularly during fabrication of a
therapeutic splint, i.e. when it not only
involves restorations. The Artex CR is
indispensible in the laboratory. Its set-
ting options range from the sagittal
inclination of the condylar angle, Ben-
nett angle (Fig. 17 to 26), immediate
side shift to adjustment of the free spa-
ce with a long centric. The option of
calibrating all articulators using the
calibration key (Fig. 5 and 8) is also an
advantage of the Artex system.
e Fig. 8 Calibration key in the Artex for
fixing the lower Splitex plate in position
e Fig. 9 Calibration key in the Artex for
calibration of the customised incisal
guidance unit
d Fig. 10 Customised incisal guidance
unit for determining the incisal and
canine guidance on the models in the
articulator
Fig. 8 Fig. 9
Fig. 10