The model transfer into the articulator is more important than is generally believed, because it serves to synchronize the directions of movement in the articulator with those in the patient's mouth. Errors here have a direct effect on the occlusal design and run like a red thread through the entire production of occlusal work. The HeadLines device was developed to make the model setting in the articulator controllable and to be able to detect or prevent such errors at an early stage. Originally, this only involved the assembly of models with respect to the HIP level, but in principle, this is also possible when using other reference levels.
With the HIP-Check as an attachment on the HIP-Mount, a control register made of kneading silicone is created for this purpose in the articulator. The HeadLines can be inserted accurately into the underside of this register and the impressions of the model teeth on the upper side can be placed on the patient's teeth. With movable dipsticks it is easy to check the alignment of the model to the desired reference plane on the patient!
The fifth generation of the HeadLine is based on the many years of experience of the previous series. Compared to series 4, the guides have been changed, which now prevent the rods from tilting and are made of a material with better sliding properties. These guides also allow the use of the red silicone arrow ring, which is clamped between the lateral rods and helps to maintain the horizontal viewing direction. Guides and bearing ring can also be retrofitted on Series 4 with the "New Guides Upgrade".
The HeadLine carrier is made of hardened food grade stainless steel, the guide bushes, turned and milled from POM, are now easily removable by the user, and the friction elements are easily replaceable. The blue silicone ring still present in the Series 4 is no longer required.
