Face-Bow with Quick Lock Toggle Assembly - Whip Mix

Face-Bow withQuick LockToggle AssemblyInstructionsWhip Mix Corporation • 361 Farmington Ave. • P.O. Box 17183 • Louisville, KY 40217-0183 USA502-637-1451 • 800-626-5651 • Fax 502-634-4512 • www.whipmix.com

Face-Bow with Quick Lock Toggle Assembly InstructionsFeatures and BenefitsThe Whip Mix Quick Lock Toggle Assembly has a variety of customerorientedfeatures including a Stainless Steel Universal Joint and widerange of movement. Registration can be obtained more quickly andprecisely with the single toggle action of the Toggle Assembly.Additional features include:• Need only to clean and sterilize detachable bite fork• Ensures patient comfort during registration procedure• Extremely customer friendly for both patient and doctor• Easy to place bite fork adaptor, prevents rotation of bite fork• Reduces chance of torquing Face-Bow to an absolute minimum• Adapts to Whip Mix Direct and Indirect Mounting type Face-Bows• Increases doctor’s confidence during face-bow registration procedures2

Face-Bow with Quick Lock Toggle Assembly InstructionsUsing the Quick Lock Toggle AssemblyEnsure the bite fork has been sterilized beforeusing. Place bite registration material of choiceon bite fork. (Fig. 1)Fig. 1Position the bite fork so the center of thefork lines up with the midline of the maxilla.You need only capture the cusp tips of themaxillary teeth.Fig. 2Some clinicians support the bite forkunder neath by having their patient’s biteon cotton rolls. (Fig. 2)Ensure the arm of the ball fits inside the slot.This ensures the bite fork has the fullest rangeof movement anteriorly/posteriorly. (Fig. 3)Fig. 3We encourage you to rehearse thefollow ing steps with the patient so theycan become familiar with the procedureand offer assistance if needed.Loosen the three thumbscrews on the ear bowhalves, if this has not been done, and placethe face-bow frame on the patient. A finger cotplaced over each earpiece will help facilitateproper disinfection of the face-bow.3

Face-Bow with Quick Lock Toggle Assembly InstructionsRemoving the Face-BowLoosen the thumbscrew for the nasion rodand slide the nosepiece shaft away from thepatient’s nose. (Fig. 13)Fig. 13Loosen the three thumbscrews on the ear bowhalves. (Fig. 14)Fig. 14Have the patient gently remove the earpiecesfrom their ears and help the patient carefullyremove the face-bow with their mouth open.(Fig. 15)Fig. 15Face-Bow with Quick Lock Toggle Assemblyis now ready for mounting on the Whip MixArticulator. (Fig. 16)Fig. 16For complete instructions on mounting the Whip Mix Face-Bow on aWhip Mix Articulator refer to your Articulator Manual or visit our websiteat www.whipmix.com. Simply select the Whip Mix articulator section, thenthe articulator model you are using and download a PDF version of theinstruction manual.6

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