An anatomical articulator for modeling a temporomandibular joint includes a lower base portion comprising at least one upright support. A set of replica condyles produced from digital data representing a patient jaw structure is connected to the at least one upright support. An upper frame portion defines receptacles on either side. A set of replica mandibular fossae produced from the digital data representing a patient jaw structure is configured to connect to the upper frame portion via the receptacles. The replica condyles and the replica mandibular fossae meet to form a hinge of the articulator.
