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Hollander “Centriculator” Articulator

Designed by: Samuel, Lloyd N., and Ralph F. Hollander

Manufactured by: The Ransom and Randolph Company, Toledo , Ohio .

U.S. Patent No.: Unknown

Patent Date: Unknown

 

 

 

 

The “Centriculator” is simply a sturdy holding device with ease of access for the fabrication of complete dentures. The movement of the upper cast holder is vertical only and was intended to maintain centric relation of the dentures

 
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Here are four representative views of this instrument in both the open and closed positions .
             
 

Dr. Edgar N. Starcke's articles in the Journal of Prosthodontics have more information on the history of articulators. 

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