Prosthodontics & Occlusion · single question

During a right working (laterotrusive) movement under canine-protected occlusion, which teeth should ideally provide guidance and disclude the posterior teeth?

  1. The canines on the working (right) side
  2. The posterior molars on the working side
  3. The non-working side molars
  4. The incisors only
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Correct answer: A. The canines on the working (right) side

In canine guidance, the working-side canines contact and disclude all other teeth during lateral excursion, protecting posterior teeth from damaging lateral (working and especially non-working) interferences.Other options: Posterior contacts on the working or non-working side during excursion are interferences to be avoided; incisors guide protrusion, not lateral movement.Key exam takeaway: Canine guidance: working-side canines disclude posteriors; non-working (balancing) contacts are harmful interferences.

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