Occlusion

Question 1

What is a cuspid protected occlusion

Answer 1

when moving laterall or protrusively, the back teeth will disclude preventing them from wear

Question 2

What is a cuspid protected occlusion

Answer 2

when moving Mn laterally or protrusively, theposterior disclude preventing wear

Question 3

What is the anthropological concept on occlusion

Answer 3

occlusion is dynamic and continue changes throughout life and that attrition/abrasion is physiological.
gene–> morphology–> occlusion–> mastication–> wear–> morphology

Question 4

why is a primary dentition known as a space maintainance

Answer 4

They maintain the space for eruption of secondary dentition preventing overcrowding

Question 5

Changes in tooth wear in time

Answer 5

canine protected occlusion–> group function-> edge to edge

Question 6

what type of tooth wear can cause reduction in arch length

Answer 6

interprox wear

Question 7

Limitation of plane line articulator

Answer 7

there will be some issues when involving change in OVD as it is a hinge motion but the movement of condyle involves rotation and translation

Question 8

What is the reason to take a protrusive and latera bite record

Answer 8

to gauge the slope of the articulator eminence and bennet angle