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HINGE AXIS [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dentistry
DEF

The axis of mandibular rotation in the initial opening movement; usually passing through the mandibular condyles; in gnathologic terms, the most retruded position of the condyle in the glenoid fossa, from which functional movements initiate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie
CONT

Articulateur ou occluseur ? Afin de répondre à l'anatomie du patient, un arc facial est utilisé pour transférer la situation de l'arcade maxillaire par rapport au plan axio-orbitaire, commun au patient et à l'articulateur. Cet arc facial se réfère à l'axe charnière qui peut être, soit localisé, soit arbitraire.

Spanish

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