• Wednesday, July 18th, 2007
Study models are plaster casts of teeth. After taking the impressions of the teeth, they are placed on an articulator (jaw simulator). This gives a three-dimensional orientation of how the patient’s mouth and bite look. They are used for diagnosis, esthetic evaluation, communication with other doctors and treatment planning.
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[...] includes existing tooth conditions, dental history, health history, x-rays, photographs, study models, periodontal review, cancer screening, TMJ exam, orthodontic analysis and esthetic analysis. [...]
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