Virtual mounting of a semi-adjustable articulator integrating cone beam computed tomography and intraoral and facial scans for interdisciplinary planning

Villanueva M.; Marroquín-Soto C.; Padilla-Avalos C.-A. · Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry (2026) · DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2025.11.032

Resumen

A standardized digital protocol for the virtual mounting of a semi-adjustable articulator by integrating cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and intraoral and facial scans is described. The datasets were aligned in a dental design software program using craniofacial reference points and oriented to the Frankfort horizontal plane for accurate spatial positioning. Mandibular movements were simulated by adjusting the condylar inclination and Bennett angles to visualize functional occlusal contacts. This workflow eliminated physical facebow transfers, reduced operator variability, and enhanced interdisciplinary communication. By combining advanced imaging and prosthodontic principles, the protocol enabled precise, predictable, and collaborative treatment planning. Copyright

Instituciones: Universidad Científica del Sur; Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener