Alma Bite Plane

It is essential to establish the correct orientation of the occlusal plane in order to produce successful dentures.

The Alma Bite Plane is a dedicated instrument that can assist in determining the occlusal plane.

The intra-oral feature of the instrument is placed on the occlusal surface of the record rim and the extra-oral part indicates to the operator the relationship of the occlusal plane to the facial guide-lines.

The operator can adjust the occlusal rim both laterally and in the antero-posterior direction in order to ensure that the occlusal plane is correct.

There are two planes to consider. Looking at the face of the patient (Fig 1), the record rim is adjusted so that the Alma Bite Plane is parallel to the inter-pupillary line or at a right

angle to the long axis ofthe patient’s face. Looking at the side of the patient’s head(Fig 2), the record rim is adjusted so that the Alma Bite Plane is parallel to the alatragal line.

This simple procedure will avoid unnecessary retries and produces aprosthesis with the correct orientation ofthe occlusal planes. The Alma Bite Plane can also be used at the ‘try in’ and the ‘fit’stage in order to confirm that the recording shave been reproduced accurately.

Key Features:

• Establishes the correct orientation of the occlusal plane in order to produce successful dentures.
• Smooth rounded edges.
• Steam autoclavable up to 134°C.
• A rounded aesthetic design.
• Suitable for use with range of commonly used algiantes.
• Tough and durable.