Face-bow transfer in prosthodontics: a systematic review of the literature

Summary An extensive search for randomised controlled clinical trials was accomplished to compare dental prostheses and occlusal splints constructed with or without face‐bow transfer, and question whether face‐bow transfer may present better clinical results than simpler approaches. Studies were ide...

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Published in:Journal of oral rehabilitation 2013-09, Vol.40 (9), p.686-692
Main Authors: Farias-Neto, A., Dias, A. H. M., de Miranda, B. F. S., de Oliveira, A. R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
complete denture
dental articulator
Dental Prosthesis
Dentistry
face-bow
Humans
Middle Aged
occlusal splint
Occlusal Splints
prosthodontics
Prosthodontics - instrumentation
Prosthodontics - methods
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Summary An extensive search for randomised controlled clinical trials was accomplished to compare dental prostheses and occlusal splints constructed with or without face‐bow transfer, and question whether face‐bow transfer may present better clinical results than simpler approaches. Studies were identified by searching electronic databases (PubMed/MEDLINE, Latin American and Caribbean Literature on the Health Science, and Brazilian Bibliography of Dentistry). The keywords ‘dental articulator’, ‘semi‐adjustable articulator’, ‘face‐bow’, ‘jaw relation record’ and ‘occlusal splint therapy’ were used. The minimum inclusion requirements were (i) randomised controlled trials with patients of any age, (ii) comparison between dental prostheses or occlusal splints constructed with or without face‐bow transfer and (iii) assessment of clinician's time, number of occlusal contacts, patient satisfaction or masticatory function. The search resulted in the identification of 8779 articles. Subsequently, 8763 articles were excluded on the basis of title and . By the end of the search phase, eight randomised controlled trials were considered eligible. Current scientific evidence suggests that face‐bow transfer is not imperative to achieve better clinical results in prosthodontics. Randomised clinical trials suggest that simpler approaches for the construction of complete dentures and occlusal splints may present acceptable results, while no clinical study has investigated its use in fixed and removable partial dentures.
ISSN:0305-182X
1365-2842
DOI:10.1111/joor.12081