Occlusion for the Partially Edentulous Patient Flashcards
What is another name for mutualy protected occlusion?
OPTIMAL FUNCTIONAL OCCLUSION
What is mutually protected occlusion?
- Multiple, even, bilateral, simultaneous occlusal contacts of the posterior teeth in MIP with the mandible is CR position
- The anterior teeth exhibit lighter occlusal contacts as compared to posterior teeth in MIP
- Posterior teeth are axially loaded in MIP
- In excursive movements there is canine guidance and anterior guidance
The __________ teeth withstand the majority of the load in MIP, protecting the _________ teeth from high loads.
posterior
anterior
The anterior teeth disclude the posterior teeth in excursive movements, thereby protecting the posterior teeth from…
off-axis loading
The anterior teeth exhibit _________ occlusal contacts as compared to posterior teeth in MIP
lighter
Posterior teeth are _______ loaded in MIP
axially
In excursive movements there is __________ guidance and _________ guidance
canine
anterior
What are the occlusal schemes during excursive movement?
1) Canine guidance - Anterior guidance
2) Group function (unilateral balance)
3) Balanced occlusion (bilateral balance)
Where do you begin when evaluating a patient’s detition for a partial?
-The current condition (teeth, supporting structure, intra-oral and peri-oral tissues)
-Occlusion
What are the ways to evaluate occlusion?
Intraorally and on Articulated Diagnostic casts
What is canine guidance?
the canines on the working side guide the movement when the mandible moves laterally causing all other teeth to disclude
What is anterior guidance?
the anterior teeth disclude the posterior teeth when the mandible moves in protrusion
The canines, central and lateral incisors disclude the posterior teeth, when the mandible moves in ____________.
protrusion
Contacts between the posterior teeth during excursive movements
are considered…
interferences that can create damaging effects on teeth and periodontium
Why is Canine Guidance/Anterior Guidance the optimal occlusal scheme?
- Mandible - Class III lever
- The more anterior (away from the fulcrum), the resistance (load) occurs, the lesser the impact (magnitude)
- The canine(s) has the longest root, and best bone support (canine eminence)
What lever is it when canine guidance on mandibular?
Class III lever