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?
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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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