Prosthodontics & Occlusion · single question
What is another term commonly used to describe anterior guidance?
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Correct answer: B. Mutually protective occlusion
- A. INCORRECT. Balanced occlusion is used for complete dentures, not anterior guidance.
- B. CORRECT. Mutually protective (organic) occlusion uses anterior guidance to disclude posterior teeth in excursions, and posteriors to protect anteriors in closure.
- C. INCORRECT. Group function distributes lateral contacts among posterior teeth, a different scheme.
- D. INCORRECT. Centric relation is a jaw position, not a guidance concept.
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