Dental Facebow Systems

A dental facebow is used to measure the relationship of the jaws to the temporomandibular joints. The measurements gained can be used in major restorative procedures and to fabricate dentures. A dental facebow is connected to a dental articulator after the patients TMJ measurements have been recorded. There are different mounting techniques, including direct and indirect. Some vendors even boast a quick lock feature allowing you to detach the dental facebow quickly for reuse on another patient. When choosing a dental facebow, be sure that it is compatible with your dental articulator. Some features to consider are ease of use, comfort for the patient, accuracy and vendor reputability.