Articulating Paper Function — NDEB AFK MCQ
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Correct answer: E — Articulating paper or shimstock
Articulating paper (typically 40-200 μm thickness) and shimstock foil (8 μm thickness) are used to evaluate occlusal contacts. Articulating paper marks the contact points with colour (blue, red, green) on the occlusal surfaces; shimstock is pulled between closed teeth to test whether individual contacts are present (shimstock is held = contact; shimstock pulls freely = no contact). These tools are essential for checking centric occlusion, identifying premature contacts, detecting non-working side interferences, and adjusting new restorations.
Reference: Okeson – Management of Temporomandibular Disorders, 8th ed., 2019