Prosthodontics & Occlusion · single question
In normal Class I occlusion, which mandibular tooth does tooth #5 (maxillary right first premolar) primarily occlude with?
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Distal half of tooth #28 (mandibular right first premolar)
In normal Class I occlusion, each maxillary tooth occludes with two mandibular teeth (shifted mesially by half a cusp width). The maxillary first premolar (#5) occludes primarily with the distal half of the mandibular first premolar (#28) and the mesial half of the mandibular second premolar (#29). The primary occlusal contact of #5 is with the distal of #28. This relationship follows the normal Angle Class I intercuspation where maxillary teeth are positioned one half-tooth width distal relative to the mandibular arch.
Practice Prosthodontics & Occlusion questions Prosthodontics & Occlusion study notes