Prosthodontics & Occlusion · single question
When setting a mandibular complete denture, the occlusal plane should be placed at approximately what level of the retromolar pad?
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Correct answer: A. At 2/3 the height of the retromolar pad
Lower denture occlusal plane ≈ 2/3 the height of the retromolar pad.
- A. Correct. The occlusal plane is set at the level of about one-half to two-thirds the height of the retromolar pad.
- B. Too low; standard reference is roughly 1/2–2/3 the pad height.
- C. The reference is a proportion of the pad, not a fixed 4 mm above it.
- D. The plane is set relative to the pad, not below it.
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