Prosthodontic Instruments

Dental Articulators

Dental articulators for mounting upper and lower casts, in simple hinge, mean-value, magnetic-mounting and semi-adjustable options. Choose by how much jaw movement you need to reproduce.

Select an option to see its details and include it in your quote.

Listed pricing
Set $90.00
In stock. Final price depends on the selected configuration and order requirements.
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Product code
DIS-PRO-ART-GRP
Material
Metal frame; component materials confirmed for the selected model
Finish
Satin or polished finish as specified on the approved quotation
Size
Varies by model
Options
4 available
MOQ
confirmed with your quote

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About Dental Articulators

An articulator holds the upper and lower casts in their bite relationship so that crowns, bridges, dentures and appliances can be made and checked outside the mouth. Articulators differ in how much of the jaw's movement they can reproduce. We offer four types.

The four types

  • Simple hinge: opens and closes around one axis. Suitable for simple single-unit work and study models where side-to-side movement is not needed.
  • Mean-value: built with fixed average jaw settings, so it reproduces typical movements without individual measurements.
  • Semi-adjustable: accepts settings taken from the patient, so it reproduces that patient's movements more closely for more complex work.
  • Magnetic mounting: uses magnetic mounting plates so casts can be taken off and put back on quickly.

Choosing an articulator

Choose by the work you do. Simple and mean-value articulators suit routine and teaching work; a semi-adjustable articulator suits cases where individual jaw movement matters. Mounting plates may not fit between different models, so if you use existing plates, send their dimensions and we confirm the fit.

Ordering

  • Choose each type by product code.
  • We confirm the model, its settings and the mounting plates included in your quotation.
  • Evaluation samples are available for laboratories standardising on one model.

Care

Keep the adjustment screws and hinge clean and free of plaster, and check that the frame closes accurately before mounting casts.

For other laboratory instruments, see our impression trays, dental calipers and cement spatulas.

Choosing and requesting the right articulator

An articulator order comes down to two choices: how much jaw movement the instrument needs to reproduce, and how the casts attach to the frame and come off it. This guide matches each choice to one of the four product codes. It also shows what to put in your quote request so that the model, settings and mounting plates on your quotation match the work your lab does.

Parts to name in your request

The photograph shows one articulator frame from our range. Use it to name parts when you describe a requirement, for example the plate fixing on the upper support or the adjustment at the rear. The next section compares the four options by product code, and your quotation confirms the exact model for the code you choose.

Gold-coloured dental articulator frame with upper and lower cast supports and a rear hinge assembly showing a threaded screw and spring

One gold-coloured articulator frame, photographed to show where the casts mount and where the hinge and adjustment hardware sit.

  1. Upper cast support

    The oval upper frame, top right, which carries the upper cast.

  2. Lower cast support

    The lower frame, bottom right, which carries the lower cast in its bite relationship to the upper.

  3. Rear hinge and adjustment assembly

    The left side, with a threaded screw and spring visible, where the upper member opens and closes against the lower.

  4. Frame and finish

    Metal, gold-coloured on this model. Satin or polished finish is set on your approved quotation.

Choose by movement, then by mounting

Start with movement. Simple hinge, mean-value and semi-adjustable cover a range from opening and closing only, through average settings, to settings taken from the patient. Choose the least complex option that still reproduces what your work needs to check.

Then decide on mounting. Magnetic mounting describes how the casts attach, not how the jaw moves. Its benefit is speed: casts come off and go back on quickly, which helps when the same case is handled many times during a job. Because movement and mounting are separate choices, one request can cover both, for example average movement settings together with magnetic mounting. We confirm the model, its settings and the plates included on your quotation.

The four option codes: when each fits, and what to add to your request
OptionProduct codeGood fit whenAdd to your request
Simple HingeDIS-PRO-ART-GRP-HINGEThe work only needs opening and closing, such as study models and simple single-unit workThe cast sizes you mount, so the working space between the supports suits your models
Mean-ValueDIS-PRO-ART-GRP-MEANRoutine and teaching work where typical movement without individual measurements is enoughThe number of articulators per bench or class, and any settings you want listed on the quotation
Semi-AdjustableDIS-PRO-ART-GRP-SEMICases where the individual patient's jaw movement mattersThe parameters you need to set, such as condylar or lateral guidance, so we can confirm which ones the model adjusts
Magnetic MountingDIS-PRO-ART-GRP-MAGCasts are taken off and put back on often during a jobThe movement you need alongside it, plus the number of plates and the dimensions of any plates you already use

Turn your choice into a precise quote request

A complete request lets us confirm the right model the first time, whether you are equipping a new bench or matching articulators you already use. Fill in the fields below and send them with Request Exact Quote. Quotes are answered within 24 hours. The example column shows one lab's request; its quantities are illustrative and are not stock figures.

If your lab is standardising on one model, ask for an evaluation sample before placing the full order.

Quote request record: what to include, with a sample entry (example quantities are illustrative, not stock levels)
FieldWhat to includeExample entry
Product codeOne of the four codes for each line you want quotedDIS-PRO-ART-GRP-MAG
Movement requirementOpening and closing only, average settings, or patient settings, and any parameters you need to adjustAverage settings are enough for our crown and bridge work
Existing articulatorThe make and model you are matching, if any, as marked on the frameMatching the articulators already on our bench: [make and model from the frame]
Mounting platesFixing method, contact shape and measured dimensions of the plates you use now, so we can confirm the fitMagnetic fixing; contact shape, diameter and thickness in mm measured from one of our current plates
QuantityNumber of articulators per code, and plates per articulatorExample only: 6 articulators, 2 plates each
FinishSatin or polishedSatin
AccessoriesAny items you want listed; the quotation states what is includedPlease list the items included with this model
SampleWhether you want an evaluation sample firstOne evaluation sample before the full order

Available Options

Compare the product code and attributes before requesting a quote. Choose an exact option whenever you are matching an existing order.

4 options
OptionProduct codeAttributesPricingRequest quote
Simple HingeDIS-PRO-ART-GRP-HINGEPattern or Configuration: Simple Hinge$18.00–$45.00Select for Quote
Mean-ValueDIS-PRO-ART-GRP-MEANPattern or Configuration: Mean-Value$18.00–$45.00Select for Quote
Magnetic MountingDIS-PRO-ART-GRP-MAGPattern or Configuration: Magnetic Mounting$18.00–$45.00Select for Quote
Semi-AdjustableDIS-PRO-ART-GRP-SEMIPattern or Configuration: Semi-Adjustable$18.00–$45.00Select for Quote
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Dental Articulators Questions

What is a dental articulator?

A dental articulator supports upper and lower casts in a defined relationship for work outside the mouth. Its movement design governs the motions or guidance it represents, while its mounting system governs how the casts attach, so compare those two aspects separately when you choose a configuration.

How do hinge, mean-value and semi-adjustable articulators differ?

A simple hinge design provides opening and closing around a hinge, mean-value designs use preset reference geometry, and semi-adjustable designs allow selected guidance parameters to be set. Compare the actual control list, because a class name does not mean every setting is either fixed or adjustable.

Is magnetic mounting an articulator movement type?

No. Magnetic describes mounting retention, not the movement class: fixed and adjustable articulators can both use magnetic mounting. Choose the movement capability you need and the cast-mounting interface as separate attributes.

Does an adjustment screw make an articulator semi-adjustable?

Not necessarily. The kind of adjustment matters: opening or height adjustment changes a different attribute from condylar or lateral guidance settings. Identify which parameters the actual model adjusts when you compare a semi-adjustable configuration.

Do fitting mounting plates establish accurate cast transfer between articulators?

No. Mechanical attachment and calibrated transfer are separate requirements, and a plate can attach to a frame without that fact alone establishing the cast relationship on another instrument. Compare the documented mounting system and any specified transfer or calibration arrangement together.

How does working clearance differ from the outside size of an articulator?

Outside dimensions describe the frame's envelope, while working clearance describes the space available for casts and their mounting assembly, and opening angle is another attribute. Compare the working-space specification for the actual model instead of using the exterior height as a substitute.

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