A Conspectus On The Anterior Reference Points

Abstract

The use of anterior point of reference is obligatory to orient the casts on an articulator. This especially plays an important role while fabrication of a prosthesis. Facebow is used to orient the maxilla to the base of the skull and transfer the same to an articulator. Articulator and their respective compatible facebows use different anatomic points for this purpose. There have been various suggestions by authors so as to which anatomical point should be used. This article concisely briefs on the various reference points used, their modus operandi and justifications.