Prosthodontics & Occlusion · single question

In a dentate (natural-teeth) patient, what feature of occlusion can you observe?

  1. Lingualized occlusion
  2. Centric relation
  3. Canine guidance
  4. Bilateral balanced occlusion
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Correct answer: C. Canine guidance

Canine guidance (where the canines disclude the posterior teeth during lateral excursive movement) is a natural feature of healthy dentate occlusion. Lingualized occlusion and bilateral balanced occlusion are occlusal schemes specifically used in COMPLETE DENTURE fabrication (not naturally occurring features of the dentate mouth), and centric relation is a reproducible jaw position/relationship, not itself a feature 'seen' in the dentition.

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