OPEN CENTRIC
Swivel
(1)
locking bar upwards with the thumb;
the top part of the Artex can be guided back-
wards freely. The locking bar limits travel in a
posterior direction and prevents the top part of
the Artex falling out. Bennett angle can optional-
ly be set from 0° to 20°.
Centric open
(2)
, condyle ball released.
CLOSE CENTRIC
Press locking
(3)
bar down; the plastic tongue
centres the condyle ball in the lowest position of
the condyle path. Only rotation is possible with
the top part.
Centric closed
(4)
: the condyle ball is fixed in
position by the plastic tongue.
SETTING BENNETT ANGLE
Open the Bennett
(5)
setting screw, turn condyle
to desired Bennett angle and fix position with the
setting screw.
Fig.: Bennett angle = 0°.
Bennett angle
(6)
can optionally be set from 0°
to 20°.
Fig.: Bennett angle = 20°.
MANUAL
ARTEX
®
CN
GB
5
WARNINGS AND
SAFETY ASPECTS:
_ Anatomical anterior guidance
Angle of protrusion track = 40°;
on lateral movements the angle varies
between 30 and 40°, according to the prede-
termined Bennett angle
_ How to check the centric adjustment of
Artex CN and Artex CT
If the upper part of the articulator has lateral
play, this deviation to the side can be heard
and felt by a "click". In this case, it is neces-
sary to readjust the centric.
Then, please proceed as follows:
_ Set the Bennett angle to 10°.
_ Close the centric lock.
_ Unscrew the thread pins at the bottom of
the rear part using an allen wrench.
_ In the anatomically shaped anterior guidance
plate, the anterior guidance pin is centrally
adjusted at zero.
_ Hold the upper articulator part in this position.
At the same time, pull the left semi-axis out-
wardly until reaching the stop, and use the
allen wrench to tighten the thread pin.
Now proceed in the same way with the right
semi-axis.
_ General information
Articulators are precision instruments.
Therefore, it is important to handle them with
care.
Please read the following notes:
_ Periodically check if the axis-joint system and
the condylar paths are clean in order to main-
tain the smooth mobility of the condyle in the
axis and thus maintain the functionality of the
articulator.
_ Remove dirt in this area with a steamcleaner,
then blow dry.
_ Do not place the articulator in a boil-out unit,
a pressure pot or an ultrasonic bath.
_ For cleaning and care, use only cleaning
agents that are suitable for light metals.
Regarding the use of the cleaning agent,
please follow the instructions of the according
manufacturer. Do not use cleaning agents
with a pH <5 or >8 since those might damage
the anodized surfaces.
!
Accessories/single components:
Order No.
217330
Base Plates blue, pair
217331
Base Plates blue, 50/Pkg.
215250
Retention Disk
