@article{CHEN2016, 
author = {Ming CHEN and Zhang-ying LIU and Sheng-yi LÜ and Xi CHEN},
title = {Study on head-simulator of occlusal plane laser positioning instrument},
year = {2016},
journal = {Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases},
volume = {24},
number = {6},
pages = {362-365},
keywords = {Complete denture, Occlusal plane, Laser, head-simulator, Dental equipment},
url = {https://www.sciopen.com/article/10.12016/j.issn.2096-1456.2016.06.010},
doi = {10.12016/j.issn.2096-1456.2016.06.010},
abstract = {ObjectivesTo analyze the effects of occlusal laser appliance when used by newly-graduated dentists, by measuring the occlusal rim namely the intersection angle between reference plane and occlusal plane, and comparing the results with Fox plane-guide.MethodsThe wax occlusal rims were fabricated on manikins by 15 newly-graduated dentists with Fox plane-guide and occlusal laser appliance respectively, and the occlusal rims were measured and compared.ResultsThere was no statistically significant differences (t = 0.618, P = 0.542) between Fox plane-guide group (0.7 ± 0.3)° and occlusal laser appliance group (0.6 ± 0.4)° in the anterior area, while it was statistically significant (t = 3.302, P = 0.007) between Fox plane-guide group (3.1 ± 2.1)° and occlusal laser appliance group (1.4 ± 0.8)° in the posterior area. The intersection angles in occlusal laser appliance group were smaller than that in Fox plane-guide group.ConclusionIt is effective to make occlusal rims with Fox plane-guide or occlusal laser appliance by newly-graduated dentists, and it is more efficient to use occlusal laser appliance for the posterior occlusal rims.}
}