Occlusion for Fixed Prosthodontics

Question 1

Optimal functional occluson=

Answer 1

Mutally protected occlusion

Question 2

MIP and CR coincide in:

Answer 2

optima functional occlusion

Question 3

The ____ teeth exhibit lighter occlusal contacts as compared to ____ teeth in MIP:

Answer 3

anterior; posterior

Question 4

_____ teeth are axially loaded in MIP

Answer 4

Posterior

Question 5

in mutually protected occlusion, in excursive movements:

Answer 5

canine guidance/anterior guidance occurs

Question 6

The TM joints are in an optimum, orthopedically stable joint position when the mandible is in:

Answer 6

CR

Question 7

In mutually protected occlusion, the anterior teeth disclude posterior teeth in ______ movements, thereby protecting the poster teeth from _____

Answer 7

excursive; off-axis loading

Question 8

T/F: Anterior teeth are NOT axially loaded in MIP

Answer 8

True

Question 9

T/F: Anterior teeth can tolerate lateral forces in excursive movements (off-axis loading) since they are further away from the fulcrum and the loads are less

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Unilaterally balanced occlusion:

Answer 10

Group function

Question 11

As the mandible moves laterally, its guided by a group of teeth (canines, premolars, & MB cusp of 1st molar) on the working side:

Answer 11

group function

Question 12

B/L balanced occlusion:

Answer 12

balanced occlusion

Question 13

Simultaneous contacts on both sides during lateral movements (W & NW sides) & between posterior/anterior during protrusive:

Answer 13

balanced occlusion

Question 14

Balanced occlusion is not acceptable for:

Answer 14

dentate patients

Question 15

-promotes tooth wear; NW contacts are destructive
-acceptable form of occlusion for CD & RPD
-contact on NW side can help stabilization of removable prosthesis

Answer 15

balanced occlusion

Question 16

Surface apical to height of contour adjacent to gingival soft tissues:

Answer 16

emergence profiles