Occlusion for Fixed Prosthodontics:

Question 1

Optimal functional occlusion=

Answer 1

Mutually protected occlusion

Question 2

MIP and CR coincide in:

Answer 2

optimal functional occlusion

Question 3

The ____ teeth exhibit lighter occlusal contacts as compared to ___ teeth in MIP

Answer 3

anterior; posterior

Question 4

_____ teeth are axially loaded in MIP

Answer 4

posterior

Question 5

In mutually protected occlusion, in excursive movements:

Answer 5

canine guidance/anterior guidance occurs

Question 6

The TM joints are in an optimum, orhtopedically stable joint position when the mandible is in:

Answer 6

CR

Question 7

In mutually protected occlusion; the anterior teeth disclude the posterior teeth in ___ movements, thereby protecting the posterior teeth from ____.

Answer 7

Excursive; off-axis loading

Question 8

T/F: Anterior teeth are NOT axially loaded in MIP

Answer 8

true

Question 9

T/F: Anterior teeth can tolerate lateral forces in excursive movements (off-axis loading) since they are further way form the fulcrum and the loads are less

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Unilaterally balanced occlusion:

Answer 10

Group function

Question 11

As the mandible moves laterally, it is guided by a group of teeth (canine, and MB cusp of 1st molar) on the working side:

Answer 11

Group function

Question 12

Bilateral balanced occlusion:

Answer 12

Balanced occlusion

Question 13

Simultaneous contacts on both sides during lateral movements (W and NW sides) and between posterior/anterior during protrusive:

Answer 13

Balanced occlusion

Question 14

Balanced occlusion is not acceptable for:

Answer 14

dentate patients

Question 15

• Promotes tooth wear; NW side contacts are destructive
• Acceptable form of occlusion for CD and RPD
• Contact on NW side can help stabilization of the removable prosthesis

Answer 15

Balanced occlusion

Question 16

Surface apical to height of contour adjacent to gingival soft tissues:

Answer 16

Emergence profile