Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Virtual reality is a computer based technology that allows us to navigate and view a world of three dimensions in real life. In dentistry, the use of computer aided design (CAD) systems and reverse engineering tools permit the introduction of kinematic analysis in virtual design process. The virtual articulator is one such application in prosthetic and restorative dentistry based on virtual reality that will significantly reduce the limitations of the mechanical articulator, and by simulation of real patient data, allow analysis with regard to static and dynamic occlusion as well as to jaw relation. This article reviews the need of virtual articulators, designing, development and programming of virtual articulators, advantages and limitations of virtual articulators, and a brief note on haptic based touch enabled virtual articulator.
Key words: CAD, Jaw motion analyzer, Virtual articulator, Virtual reality

Corresponding Author: Dr. Naresh Kumar, Room No. 401, Department of Prosthodontics, H. P. Government Dental College & Hospital, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India -171001.
This article may be cited as:  Luthra RP, Gupta R, Kumar N, Mehta S, Sirohi R. Virtual articulators in prosthetic dentistry: A review.  J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2015;3(4):117-121.