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128 MECHANICAL DRNTISTRY AND METALLURGY.

to bring the teeth of the two models into correct articula-
tion. This is represented in Fig'. 84.
The pieces should then Ijc secured in this position with
plaster and the two models placed in an articulator.
Fig. 84.

Forming the Splint in Wax.—Any interdental dovetail
spaces should be filled with soft plaster, so that the splint
when finished can be readily adjusted and removed.
The articulator should now be arranged ( by the set screw
Fig. 85.

in the back) so as to open the bite about half an inch.
Carefully cover teeth and gums of both casts with No. 60
tin-foil. Over this covering of tin-foil build up the splint
in wax. This is best done as directed by the late Dr.