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f
ork in place (fig. 41). This can be done
most conveniently by having the patient
bite on the index and middle fingers of
the left hand. Alternatively position cot-
ton rolls on the occlusal surface of the
lower posterior teeth and instruct the
p
atient to maintain the bite fork in place
with gentle biting pressure.
Adjust the reference rod clamp so it is
parallel to the reference plane marked
on the patient’s face (fig. 42).
fig. 38 fig. 40
fig. 39 fig. 41
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