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Technique to record the location of the kinematic hinge axis without tattooing
Steven R. Gordon, D.M.D.”
Vt,terans Administration Medical Center, Denver, Co10

Many patients find distasteful the prospect of having points

tattooed on the facial locations of the kinematically located
hinge axis. In addition, dentists sometimes have difficulty
identifying a previously tattooed spot on a background of
varying skin coloration. A simple technique is presented to
accurately record the location of these spots without tattoo-
ing.

TECHNIQUE
1. Locate the kinematic hinge axis.
2. Mark the hinge axis point with indelible ink on the
pointer used to locate the kinematic axis.
3. Place a ruler on a line from the most posterior point of the
tragus to the outer canthus of the eye. Place second ruler
perpendicular to the first along a line through the marked Fig. 1. Measurements to record location of kinematical-
point (Fig. 1). Record the distance anterior from the most ly located hinge axis.
posterior point of the tragus and the distance superior or
inferior to the first ruler. In the example shown, measurements
of 14 mm anterior and 5 mm inferior were recorded. matically located hinge axis at subsequent appointments with-
4. At subsequent visits, locate the same point on the face by out tattooing the patient’s face.
aligning the rulers according to the previous measurements.
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This technique allows accurate identification of the kine- DR. STEVEP~R. GORUON
VETEWM AUMINISTRATION CEXTBR
1055 CI.T,RMONT ST.
DEYVER. CO 80220

Quick face-bow remount index

George A. Kirk, D.D.S.*
Oregon Health Sciences University, School of Dentistry, Portland, Ore.

The value of remounting and the use of the face-bow index All this can be overcome by the simple alternative of using
have been amply demonstrated. However, there are many cake modeling compound softened in a water bath and placed
shortcomings to the standard plaster index. It is messy to the on the remount stand instead of plaster (Figs. 1 and 2)
teeth, requires lubrication or separating medium, and signifi-
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cant time is lost waiting for the plaster to set. DR. GEORGE A. KIRK
OREGON HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
*Associare Professor, Removable Prosthodontics. PORTLAND, OR 97201

Fig. 1. Remount index made in cake of modeling plas- Fig. 2. Denture placed in remount index and attached
tic. to maxillary arm of articulator.

142 JANUARY 1985 VOLUME 53 NUMBER I