Prosthodontics & Occlusion · single question
The occlusal scheme of choice for a natural (dentate) patient relies on:
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Correct answer: A. Anterior (incisal/canine) guidance to disocclude posterior teeth in excursions
- A. Correct. In the natural dentition, anterior guidance (incisal/canine guidance) disoccludes the posterior teeth during excursive movements, protecting them from lateral forces — 'mutually protected occlusion'.
- B. Bilateral balanced occlusion is used for COMPLETE DENTURES, not natural dentition.
- C. Monoplane occlusion is a denture scheme.
- D. Cross-bite occlusion is a malocclusion, not a goal.
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