Facebow

This chapter presents a concise overview of the facebow, a fundamental instrument in prosthodontics used to transfer the spatial relationship of the maxillary arch to an articulator for accurate prosthesis fabrication. It covers the principles, components, and types of facebows, along with their indications, advantages, and clinical procedures. The chapter also highlights the applications of facebow transfer in complete and partial dentures, fixed prosthodontics, implant dentistry, and full-mouth rehabilitation, emphasizing its role in achieving precise occlusion, improved function, and predictable clinical outcomes.

This chapter presents a concise overview of the facebow, a fundamental instrument in prosthodontics used to transfer the spatial relationship of the maxillary arch to an articulator for accurate prosthesis fabrication. It covers the principles, components, and types of facebows, along with their indications, advantages, and clinical procedures. The chapter also highlights the applications of facebow transfer in complete and partial dentures, fixed prosthodontics, implant dentistry, and full-mouth rehabilitation, emphasizing its role in achieving precise occlusion, improved function, and predictable clinical outcomes.