Prosthodontics & Occlusion · single question
The occlusal scheme of choice for a COMPLETE DENTURE patient is:
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Correct answer: A. Bilateral balanced occlusion (contacts in centric and in eccentric/excursive positions)
- A. Correct. Complete dentures use bilateral balanced occlusion — simultaneous bilateral contacts in centric AND eccentric positions — to keep the denture bases stable during function.
- B. Canine guidance would tip and dislodge a denture.
- C. Anterior-only guidance would destabilize the denture bases.
- D. Unilateral group function would unseat the opposite side.
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