Gamma Dental Reference SL, Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual
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2 Intended purpose and mode of application
The face bows of the Reference system serve two purposes. Firstly, they are required accessories
to the CADIAX system, because the flags and styli of the CADIAX are mounted onto the face
bows. Secondly, the face bows are used for determining the relation o
f the patient’s jaw to a cranial
reference plane. This assessment of jaw relation is necessary for mounting the jaw models in the
correct position within the articulator.
During the application of the face bow, the following circumstances can prevent or limit the usage
of the face bow:
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General diseases:
Patients with diseases that prevent the mounting of a face bow. The diseases can be phys-
ical or psychological in nature. (e.g. spasticity, epilepsy, claustrophobia, injuries or dis-
eases regarding the bony skull or soft tissue structures of the skull, such as the ear, etc.)
•
Special diseases in the aural area:
Patients with diseases in the area of the ear. (e.g. painful inflammations, tinnitus, pain in
the ear, etc.)
This instruction manual describes the application of the devices. The usage of articulators and
face bows is part of the dental medical education. A briefing regarding the handling of the products
by our own personnel or by personnel of our retailers is not required.
Interference and/or operation of the devices by the patient is not intended. However, active coop-
eration of the patient is necessary for obtaining the desired examination results. For this reason,
special attention has to be given to the patient’s cognitive abilities during the examination of chil-
dren, elders or handicapped people. This group of patients has to be carefully prepared for the
examination in particular.
The application of the face bows on the patient during the assessment of jaw relation is completed
in a few minutes. Articulators are not used on the patient.