Shofu Articulating Paper (often misspelled as Shosu) is a diagnostic dental material used to identify, mark, and evaluate occlusal contact points and high spots on teeth during bite alignment, restorative procedures, and prosthetic fittings.

Key Characteristics & Descriptio

High Marking Capability: Coated with a sensitive, vegetable-wax-based dye that transfers clearly onto dry or moist enamel, porcelain, metal, and acrylic surfaces under light occlusal pressure.

Colors & Formats: Available in double-sided red and blue configurations (or single-color booklets) to allow dentists to differentiate between static contact points (centric occlusion) and dynamic contact points (eccentric movements).

Thickness Options: Typically supplied in standard thick (~100 µm) for initial detection and thin/extra-thin (~40–60 µm) sheets for fine micro-adjustments.

Packaging: Commonly packaged in booklets containing individual paper strips for easy tearing and placement using articulating paper forceps.