Virtual Articulators, Virtual Occlusal Records and Virtual Patients in Dentistry

Digital technology is broadly used in almost every part of medicine. As tools digital technology, augmented reality and virtual have been adopted all disciplines dentistry dental education. In particular, articulators allowed for a full analysis occlusion with models that can simulate mandibular movements static dynamic positions. When combined additional software, also enhance education practice, allow quicker more precise individualized diagnoses enable discussions treatment planning options patients during their first appointment. This article reviews the requirements occlusal recordings assesses advantages disadvantages various aspects.