Prosthodontics & Occlusion · single question
In the same patient, which mandibular movement is most likely to be affected by the overcontoured lingual incline?
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Correct answer: C. Protrusive movement
Since the lingual incline of the maxillary anterior teeth specifically governs anterior guidance during protrusive movement, overcontouring of this surface would most directly and primarily affect protrusive movement, more so than lateral excursions (which are governed more by canine guidance/posterior tooth relationships).
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