A custom guide platform for easy and accurate fabrication of study models

Abstract

Study models accurately represent the teeth, their supporting tissues and the relationship between upper and lower teeth in centric occlusion. They contribute greatly to diagnosis and treatment planning, to compare pre-and post-treatment changes and are valuable instructional and illustrative aids during consultation with patients. [1] Accurate trimming of orthodontic study models facilitates proper diagnosis and treatment planning. Well-trimmed, esthetically pleasing models, reflect the practitioner's attention to detail and are a part of the patient's legal treatment record. [2,3] American board of orthodontics prescribes certain specifications for plaster study models for universal acceptance. [4]