title: Functionally generated paths for ceramometal restorations.
abstract: This article describes a procedure to generate functional path occlusion for ceramometal restorations. With this procedure, the metal framework is formed conventionally, full contour inlay wax is added to the metal framework, and the patient carves functional paths into the wax. These paths are registered with a stone matrix that the ceramist uses as a guide. Advantages over conventional techniques include increased accuracy and simplification of procedures.
authors.affiliation: Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80915, USA.
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Curtis
mesh_terms: D003725:Dental Articulators; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D003768:Dental Occlusion, Centric; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D003779:Denture Design; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D006801:Humans; D007283:Inlay Casting Wax; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D003765:Models, Dental; D013499:Surface Properties; D014093:Tooth, Artificial
chemical_list: D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D007283:Inlay Casting Wax