Articulating Paper

Bausch Arti-Ceram Articulating Paper green 200 µm and 100 µm

In order to achieve an optimal colour adaption to the natural tooth substance, various types of ceramic are available, such as glass ceramic, zirconia ceramic and feldspathic ceramic. These materials are used for (temporary) crowns as well as for inlays and onlays and can be highly polished for an outstanding aesthetics. However, there are challenges for dentists when adjusting the occlusion with these highly polished materials, which are often produced using CAD/CAM technologies, as traditional occlusion test materials are often ineffective for checking the occlusion.

In order to be able to identify premature contacts effectively, we have addressed this problem intensively and decided for the proven colour GREEN, which has been established in dental technology for decades. This colour offers the decisive advantage of being clearly visible and rich in contrast on the aesthetic highly polished surfaces of these ceramics due to special colour pigments. Our Arti-Ceram product is available in two thicknesses, 200µm and 100µm, in strips and in horseshoe shape, and enables a precise adjustment of the occlusion to ensure the best possible function and aesthetics.

Bausch 200µ Articulating Paper with progressive color transfer, that highlights overall pressure distribution by means of different color shades:

THE LIGHTER THE BITE, THE LIGHTER THE MARK
THE HARDER THE BITE, THE DARKER THE MARK

A dentist can easily obtain accurate pressure distribution within seconds. High spots are immediately visible.

Bausch 200µ Articulating Paper with progressive color transfer can highlight any existing masticatory pressure interference clearly. Thinner test products which are available in thicknesses of up to 8µ (Arti-Fol®) should be used after adjusting and localizing the problem area.

This smooth fiber reinforced paper with high coloring capacity adapts perfectly to the occlusal surfaces. The occlusal contact points or centric contacts are marked very precisely because of the paper’s progressive color transfer.

This 100 µm paper is impregnated with hydrophilic waxes and pharmaceutical oils. This unique combination with the bonding agent Transculase® enhances detection of high spots on hard to locate surfaces, such as highly polished metals or ceramics. Its hydrophilic properties make it advantageous for use on moist occlusal surfaces – a highly desirable attribute.

Bausch 40µ micro-thin Articulating Papers are extremely thin and tear resistant and are coated with liquid colors on both sides. These papers mark precisely because of the thin material; false or smear contacts can thus be avoided. The special coating with liquid colors facilitates accurate marking of all occlusal contacts or occlusal interferences. Moist occlusal surfaces such as gold, ceramic, polished metal or acrylic, which are difficult to examine, do not pose any problem. The special color coating with liquid colors consists of many color-filled microcapsules. Even the slightest masticatory pressure can cause the capsules to burst and thus release the distinctly visible color. Also repeated marking is possible because of color regeneration.
Bausch micro-thin Articulating Papers are especially suitable for the two-tone representation of static and dynamic occlusion. The first step is to inspect the static occlusion in red, and the second step to inspect the dynamic occlusion in blue. The color sequence can, of course, be altered.

Bausch Arti-Check®40µ micro-thin Articulating Papers are thin and tear-resistant papers which are coated with liquid colors on both sides. False or smear contacts can thus be avoided. These papers are also available in horseshoe-shape. The pre-cut paper can easily be applied without forceps or any other handling devices. All horseshoe-shaped papers come in plastic dispensers to facilitate removal with one hand.

Due to the shape of this paper, the entire tooth contacts of the complete dental arch can be displayed with one sheet. Especially in complete prosthodontics or when adjusting bite splints, this is indispensable.