J Dent Rehabil Appl Sci.  2016 Dec;32(4):345-350. 10.14368/jdras.2016.32.4.345.

Application of ARCUS digma I, II systems for full mouth reconstruction: a case report

• Park C

• KMID: 2369076
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14368/jdras.2016.32.4.345

Abstract

Transferring condylar and anterior guidance on an articulator is essential to the diagnosis of a patient for full mouth reconstruction. In this clinical report, ARCUS digma I system was used to measure inherent condylar guidance of a patient requiring full mouth reconstruction in preoperate treatment, and the patients was given provisional restoration based on a functional anterior guidance. Then, ARCUS digma II system was used to mount the final casting model on an articulator, and the definitive prosthesis was placed in the patient. An esthetic and functionally proper clinical result regarding inherent condylar path of the patient was observed, and results from comparison of the two systems are given in this case.

Keyword

ARCUS digma system; condylar guidance; anterior guidance; full mouth reconstruction

MeSH Terms

Dental Articulators
Diagnosis
Humans
Mouth*
Prostheses and Implants

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Preoperative photograph: frontal view.

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  Fig. 2 Diagnostic procedure: (A) ARCUS digma I data (1st visit), (B) Average mounting by manufacturer recommended protocol, (C) Preoperative wax up.

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  Fig. 3 Preparation photograph.

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  Fig. 4 Provisional restoration.

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  Fig. 5 ARCUS digma II facebow transfer & individual hinge axis taking.

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  Fig. 6 Definitive restoration.

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  Fig. 7 ARCUS digma II data graph.

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  Fig. 8 ARCUS digma II EPA (electronic postion analysis) test.

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