Complete denture alignment guide plate, Occlusal center measuring ruler, fit artex .
The Complete Denture Alignment Guide Plate, also known simply as the Guide Plate, is an essential tool used in the fabrication of complete dentures.
It serves as a template or guide to help dental professionals achieve proper alignment of artificial teeth in the final denture prosthesis.
The guide plate is typically made of acrylic material and is created to fit over the patient’s existing denture base or oral tissues.
Uses:
- One of the primary functions of the guide plate is to establish the patient’s proper occlusion.
- The guide plate is also used to evaluate the esthetic aspects of the denture.
- The guide plate helps determine the proper vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO)