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-'''Articulating paper''' is a diagnostic tool used in [[dentistry]] to highlight [[occlusion (dentistry)|occlusal]] contacts and the distribution of occlusal forces. That is, it marks those points on the teeth where the teeth contact during biting and grinding.<ref name="Mosby's2008">{{cite book|last=Linda Duncan, Courtney Sprehe|title=Mosby's dental dictionary|date=2008|publisher=Mosby|location=St. Louis, Mo.|isbn=9780323058445|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=pNWnn2EggioC&printsec=frontcover&dq=dental+dictionary&hl=en&sa=X&ei=uV76Uo6DLeiM7Ab7j4DACA&ved=0CDgQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=articulating%20paper&f=false|edition=2nd}}</ref> Articulating paper is made of a thin, non-adhesive paper strip covered in fluorescent ink or dye-containing wax.<ref name=Ireland2010 /> A strip of articulating paper is placed between the teeth while the desired mandibular movements are performed. Articulating paper is manufactured as "books" of many leaves which are torn out and used when required. These can be rectangular or dental-arch (horse shoe) shaped .
+{{Short description|A tool used in dentistry to check occlusion}}
-Example uses of articulating paper include:
+'''Articulating paper''' is a diagnostic tool used in [[dentistry]] to assess the occlusion of the teeth. It is a thin, colored paper that is coated with a dye, which marks the points of contact between the teeth when the patient bites down. This allows dentists to identify areas of excessive pressure or improper alignment.
-* It is routinely used to check the occlusal surfaces of newly placed [[dental restoration]]s, such as fillings or crowns; and [[dental prosthesis|dental prostheses]], such as [[denture]]s or bridges.
+==Description==
-* It is also used to highlight occlusal interferences,<ref name=Ireland2010>{{cite book|last=Ireland|first=Robert|title=A Dictionary of Dentistry|date=2010|publisher=OUP Oxford|location=Oxford|isbn=9780191585029|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=uK5Gkzs-DfQC&printsec=frontcover&dq=dental+dictionary&hl=en&sa=X&ei=uV76Uo6DLeiM7Ab7j4DACA&ved=0CDMQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=articulating%20paper&f=false}}</ref> e.g. in persons with [[bruxism]].
+Articulating paper is typically made from a thin, flexible material that is coated with a wax-based dye. The paper is available in various thicknesses and colors, with red and blue being the most common. The choice of color and thickness depends on the specific diagnostic needs and the preferences of the dentist.
-==References==
+==Function==
-{{reflist}}
+The primary function of articulating paper is to reveal the contact points between the upper and lower teeth. When a patient bites down on the paper, the dye transfers to the teeth, highlighting areas where the teeth meet. This is crucial for diagnosing occlusal issues, such as malocclusion, and for adjusting dental restorations like crowns, bridges, and dentures to ensure a proper fit.
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'''Articulating paper''' is a diagnostic tool used in [[dentistry]] to highlight [[occlusion (dentistry)|occlusal]] contacts and the distribution of occlusal forces. That is, it marks those points on the teeth where the teeth contact during biting and grinding.<ref name="Mosby's2008">{{cite book|last=Linda Duncan, Courtney Sprehe|title=Mosby's dental dictionary|date=2008|publisher=Mosby|location=St. Louis, Mo.|isbn=9780323058445|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=pNWnn2EggioC&printsec=frontcover&dq=dental+dictionary&hl=en&sa=X&ei=uV76Uo6DLeiM7Ab7j4DACA&ved=0CDgQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=articulating%20paper&f=false|edition=2nd}}</ref> Articulating paper is made of a thin, non-adhesive paper strip covered in fluorescent ink or dye-containing wax.<ref name=Ireland2010 /> A strip of articulating paper is placed between the teeth while the desired mandibular movements are performed. Articulating paper is manufactured as "books" of many leaves which are torn out and used when required. These can be rectangular or dental-arch (horse shoe) shaped .

Example uses of articulating paper include:

* It is routinely used to check the occlusal surfaces of newly placed [[dental restoration]]s, such as fillings or crowns; and [[dental prosthesis|dental prostheses]], such as [[denture]]s or bridges.
* It is also used to highlight occlusal interferences,<ref name=Ireland2010>{{cite book|last=Ireland|first=Robert|title=A Dictionary of Dentistry|date=2010|publisher=OUP Oxford|location=Oxford|isbn=9780191585029|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=uK5Gkzs-DfQC&printsec=frontcover&dq=dental+dictionary&hl=en&sa=X&ei=uV76Uo6DLeiM7Ab7j4DACA&ved=0CDMQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=articulating%20paper&f=false}}</ref> e.g. in persons with [[bruxism]].

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Dentistry]]
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