Comparison Table for Articulating Paper
Product Name | Brand | Thickness | Shape | Features |
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Patterson® Articulating Paper | Patterson Dental | Not specified | Not specified | Nonsmudging |
Articulating Paper with Progressive Color Transfer | Bausch | 200 micron | Not specified | Obtain accurate pressure distribution within seconds |
Patterson® Premium Articulating Paper | Patterson Dental | Not specified | Pre-perforated | Made in the USA |
Bausch Arti-Check® Articulating Paper | Bausch | 40 micron | Straight or horseshoe | Two-tone red and blue representation of markings, Ultra thin, Easy application |
Mynol® Articulating Paper | ADA Products Company Inc | Not specified | Not specified | Reliable markings every time, transfer clear, sharp markings every time |
TrollFoil Articulating Foil | ADA Products Company Inc | 8 microns | Mounted in its own frame | Inked on both sides, thinnest foil on the market |
Holg Mark Rite Articulating Paper | Ched Markay Labs | Not specified | Ultra-blue or ultra-red | Hand-made, super-sensitive coating, registers clearly and accurately |
Articulating Paper | Crosstex International | Not specified | Not specified | Soft, smooth, nonsticking, sensitive surface for marking at every point of articulation |
Ardent™ Articulating Paper | Ardent Inc | Not specified | Not specified | Clear, positive markings without smudging |
AccuFilm II Articulating Paper | Parkell | Not specified | Not specified | Instant marking, no smudging, tearing, or sticking |
Top 10 Articulating Papers, Silk & Film in Dentistry
1. Patterson® Articulating Paper
Patterson® Articulating Paper marks and identifying contact points between the maxillary and mandibular teeth during natural tooth occlusal adjustments and dental prosthesis insertions.
- Nonsmudging
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2. Articulating Paper with Progressive Color Transfer – Bausch
Bausch 200 Micron Articulating (Bite) Paper with the progressive color transfer is used by dentists to obtain accurate bite pressure distribution. Pressure is determined by color shades; the lighter the bite the lighter the mark, the harder the bite the darker the mark.
- Obtain accurate pressure distribution within seconds
3. Patterson® Premium Articulating Paper
Patterson Brand Premium Articulating Paper is a special carbonized, bonded paper for better ink acceptance during all forms of natural tooth occlusal adjustments and dental prosthesis insertions.
- Each sheet is pre-perforated for easy removal
- Made in the USA
4. Bausch Arti-Check® Articulating Paper – Bausch
Bausch Arti-Check® articulating papers are extremely thin and tear-resistant 40 micron papers used for occlusion tests. Due to the thin material and special coating with liquid colors, these papers facilitate the accurate marking of all occlusal contacts or occlusal interferences.
- No problem articulating surfaces such as gold, ceramic, metal, or acrylic
- Available in a horseshoe shape for easy placement
- Easy application, no need for forceps or handling devices
- Two-tone red and blue representation of markings
- Ultra thin to prevent smearing or false markings
5. Mynol® Articulating Paper – ADA Products Company Inc
Mynol® Articulating Paper marks and identifies contact points between the maxillary and mandibular teeth during natural tooth occlusal adjustments and dental prosthesis insertions.
- Reliable markings every time, in wet or dry fields
- Transfer clear, sharp markings every time
- Highly sensitive and provide easily identifiable markings
- Ideal for occlusal equilibration
6. Mynol® Articulating Paper – ADA Products Company Inc
TrollFoil Articulating Foil is used to verify occlusal contacts for both arches from one tooth to an entire quadrant using the mini or the original quadrant size. Indications include wet or dry teeth, limited opening, limited vestibular space, gaggers, and metal and nonmetal restorations.
- Mounted in its own frame; no forceps needed
- Manufactured from the thinnest foil on the market: 8 microns
- Inked on both sides
- Frames measure 3″ x 3/4
7. Holg Mark: Rite Articulating Paper – Ched Markay Labs
Holg Mark Rite Articulating Paper is hand-made with a soft, finely textured finish. A super-sensitive coating provides a sharp, clean mark on all surfaces, including natural teeth, porcelain, synthetics, and metals. Mark Rite registers clearly and accurately in a wet or dry field with the slightest pressure and without smudging.
- Available in ultra-blue and ultra-red
8. Articulating Paper – Crosstex International
Articulating Paper is used to mark and identify contact points between the maxillary and mandibular teeth during all forms of natural tooth occlusal adjustments and dental prosthesis insertions.
- Soft, smooth, nonsticking, sensitive surface for marking at every point of articulation
- Provides accurate markings, even in wet areas with little or no smudging
9. Ardent™ Articulating Paper – Ardent Inc
During all phases of the Ardent™ Articulating Paper manufacturing process, extreme care is taken to ensure exact coating and ink penetration for each special paper or film use.
- Clear, positive markings without smudging
- The thinness of the paper ensures positive results every time
- Wet or dry fields
10. Surgident® dispOral™ Articulating Paper – Kulzer
Surgident® dispOral™ Articulating Paper is available in horseshoe red/blue or quadrant (curved) red/blue.