Prosthodontics & Occlusion · single question
The BEST method to capture interocclusal records for a completely edentulous patient is:
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Correct answer: B. Centric relation record
- A. Lateral records are used for articulators requiring custom lateral settings; CR is the primary interocclusal record needed.
- B. Correct. For edentulous patients, maximum intercuspation does not exist (no teeth). Centric relation (CR) is the most reproducible, bone-based jaw position — it does not depend on tooth contacts. All complete denture interocclusal records are recorded in CR.
- C. Maximum intercuspation records require teeth — not applicable for fully edentulous patients.
- D. Protrusive records are used to set articulator condylar guidance, not for establishing primary occlusal records in edentulous patients.
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