Prosthodontic rehabilitation using broadrick flag
A case report
Keywords:
curve of spee, occlusal plane, broadrick occlusal plane analyzerAbstract
In procedures involving fixed prosthodontics, when it has been established that restoration of some or all of the posterior teeth is necessary, the use of the Broadrick occlusal plane analyzer has proven to be an easy, predictable and practical method to determine an occlusal plane that will fulfill functional and esthetic occlusal requirements. Unfortunately, most semi adjustable articulator manufacturers do not offer any such occlusal plane analyzers which could be used with these instruments. This article is an attempt to highlight the use of a customized Broadrick Occlusal Plane Analyzer using the Hanau H2 semi adjustable articulator to establish and determine the correct Curve of Spee for the given occlusal plane.
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