Occlusion Flashcards
0
Q
Name the working cusps
A
maxillary lingual
mandibular buccal
(oppose fossa or marginal ridges, usually broader and rounder)
1
Q
Name the Four Determinants of Occlusion
A
- The teeth and their occlusal surfaces
- The right TMJ
- The left TMJ
- The neuromusculature of the jaws and TMJs
2
Q
Name the non-working cusps
A
maxillary buccal
mandibular lingual
(oppose grooves and embrasures, generally sharper)
3
Q
What class lever is the mandible?
A
Class III Lever