Vector-Analyzer

In a paper cutter, with ruler and blade, or if necessary with scissors, cut the template straight on the lowest red line.

Place the HIP Analyzer on the table in front of the articulator, hold it vertically and align it so that the vertical line through the condyle ball points to the articulator axis.

Look horizontally (eyes at the level of the articulator axis!) and read on the mm scale by how many millimeters the center of the condyle ball drawn in is above the articulator axis.

Cut off the same number of millimeters (counted upwards from the lowest red line) at the bottom of the Vector Analyzer (as in 1).

Now the vertical angle of impact can be read in the view through by simply placing the HIP Analyzer vertically on the table in front of the articulator with positioned OK model (so that the condyle ball shown coincides with the articulator axis). The chewing centre, i.e. the area of the first molars, is decisive. Changes in the vertical and sagittal model positions influence the angle of impact.

If the OK model is not horizontally oriented with the occlusal plane, the HIP Analyzer must not be placed on the table, but must be held parallel to the occlusal plane!