Occlusion

Question 1

………. is the relationship of cusps or masticating surfaces of maxillary and mandibular teeth.

Answer 1

Occlusion

Question 2

………is the maximum occlusal contact or intercuspation
irrespective of condylar position.

Answer 2

Centric occlusion

Question 3

……… is the relationship of the mandible to the maxilla when
both condyles are in their terminal hinge axis location irrespective of tooth contact and it’s an arch to arch relationship.

Answer 3

Centric relation

Question 4

…….. they are undesirable occlusal contacts that may produce mandibular deviation during closure to maximum intercuspation or may hinder smooth passage to and from the intercuspal position.

Answer 4

Occlusal interferences

Question 5

………. Is an imaginary horizontal line passing through
the rotational center of the left and right condylar processes.

Answer 5

Terminal hinge axis

Question 6

The major components of the temporomandibular joint are …..

Answer 6

1.The cranial base.
2.The mandible.
3.The muscles of mastication with their innervations and vascular supply.