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Which of the following does a facebow NOT record or transfer in prosthodontics?

  1. Orientation of the occlusal plane to the horizontal reference plane
  2. Position of the maxilla relative to the transverse hinge axis
  3. Relationship of the maxillary arch to the axis-orbital plane
  4. Midline position of the dental arch
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Correct answer: D. Midline position of the dental arch

A facebow records the three-dimensional spatial relationship of the maxillary arch to the temporomandibular joint (hinge axis) and transfers this to an articulator. It captures the horizontal plane orientation, the relation to the condylar axis, and the axis-orbital plane relationship. However, the facebow does NOT record the dental midline — midline assessment is performed independently through visual examination and cast marking. The midline must be recorded separately and marked on the mounted cast.

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