Occlusion for dentures

Question 1

What is the intercuspal position?

Answer 1

the complete intercuspation of the opposing teeth independent of condylar position

Question 2

what is the retruded contact position?

Answer 2

guided occlusal relationship occurring at the most retruded position of the condyles in the joint cavities

Question 3

what are index teeth?

Answer 3

contacting facets of teeth in the intercuspal position

Question 4

ICP key features

Answer 4

need sufficient index teeth
stable occlusion
may vary through life
depends on tooth relationships
sometimes more anterior than RCP

Question 5

RCP key features

Answer 5

insufficient index teeth
unstable occlusion
most reproducible position
is a condylar position
sometimes more posterior than ICP

Question 6

when to conform to existing occlusion

Answer 6

stable occlusion
sufficient index teeth
usually use ICP

Question 7

when to change existing occlusion

Answer 7

lack of sufficient index teeth
often use RCP
usually more challenging to record occlusion

Question 8

what materials can be used to take an interocclusal record?

Answer 8

bite registration paste
wax wafer
modified wax wafer
- e.g. alminax