Condylar determinants in a patient population: electronic pantograph assessment

Abstract

Posterior condylar determinants play a key role in the establishment of a stable and harmonious occlusal scheme. Various methods exist to record the posterior condylar factors. The Denar electronic pantograph computes these condylar determinants automatically after the execution of a pantographic tracing. Research has validated the accuracy and reliability of this electronic pantograph. Electronic pantographic analysis was carried out on 55 patients referred for various prosthodontic consultations. Values for condylar determinants were recorded and statistically appraised. Values for these condylar determinants were variable with a large range. The variability in condylar values suggests the importance of determining an individual's condylar determinants rather than relying on average values.