Compensating Curves

Question 1

What are the compensating curves ?

Answer 1

Curve of spee
Sphere (curve) of Monson

Question 2

What is the importance of compensating curves?

Answer 2

to provide balance in all mandibular movements

Question 3

Where does the curve of spee lie?

Answer 3

front to back
anterior to posterior

it is the curvature of the mandibular occlusal plane that starts at the tip of the lower incisor and follows the buccal cusp of the posterior teeth

Question 4

What is the curve of monson?

Answer 4

Curved plane on which lie the occlusal surfaces of the posterior teeth

it is the across arch curvature or it is the posterior occlusal plane

Mediolateral curvature of the posterior occlusal plane

Question 5

The curve of monson conforms toe the segment of a sphere of a _____ radius

Answer 5

102mm

Question 6

What is a balance occlusion?

Answer 6

Static occlusion
this is where there is maximum cusp contact

Static position

Question 7

What is balanced articulation?

Answer 7

• dynamic position
• here there is movement without cuspal interference
• Prevents the teeth from tripping over

Question 8

What is one of the most successful requirements for complete dentures?

Answer 8

Balanced articulation
prevents the denture teeth from tipping over

movement without cuspal interference