With the advent of digital technology, many technicians are losing sight of proper occlusion, function and the very important role of articulators in defining and refining proper occlusal function. This is particularly important when producing larger cases, especially those that include the anterior teeth. Al Fillastre, CDT, distills the mystery of what articulators do, how to easily understand when and how to implement their use in the lab, and how to incorporate them into the digital workflow.