What is the purpose of a face-bow in fixed prosthodontics?
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Correct answer: To mount casts on an articulator with maxilla-mandible relation
A face-bow records the spatial relationship of the maxillary arch to the temporomandibular joints so casts can be mounted correctly on an articulator, aiding in accurate occlusion and prosthesis fabrication.
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