2000 Series Articulator and QuickMount Face-Bow ... - Whip Mix

Fig. 97Notice that the left condylar element has moved away fromboth the superior and posterior surfaces of the condylarguide and toward the medial wall.Fig. 98To set the inclination of the left condylar guide, carefullyloosen its locking screw and rotate the guide until thesuperior wall touches the condyle element.It is advisable when making these adjustments that thecontact between the condyle and the superior wall shouldalso be judged by sight, rather than depending solely onthe sense of touch. This helps to make certain that thecasts are not forced out of position.Fig. 99Tighten the condylar guide locking screw to clamp theguide in position. DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE PRESSUREwhen tightening the locking screw.Fig. 100To set the left immediate side shift, loosen the left sideshift clamp screw and slide the left side shift guide untilit touches the side of the condyle element.32