Occlusion Glossary Flashcards
Angle's classification of occlusion class I: The ideal relationship of posterior teeth when the \_\_\_\_\_ cusp of the maxillary \_\_\_ molar is centered on the \_\_\_\_ groove of the mandibular \_\_\_ molar.
mesiobuccal; first; buccal; first
Angle's classification of occlusion class II: malocclusion in which the mandibular dental arch is \_\_\_\_ to the maxillary dental arch in one or both lateral segments.
posterior
What is the relationship of the mandibular first molar to the maxillary first molar compared to the ideal class 1 relationship in a class II occlusion?
the mandibular first molar is DISTAL to the maxillary first molar
Angle's classification of occlusion class III: malocclusion in which the mandibular dental arch is \_\_\_\_ to the maxillary dental arch in one or both lateral segments.
anterior
What is the relationship of the mandibular first molar to the maxillary first molar compared to the ideal class 1 relationship in a class III occlusion?
the mandibular first molar is MESIAL to the maxillary first molar
What is the influence of contacting surfaces of anterior teeth on tooth-limiting mandibular movements?
anterior guidance*
What is a form of mutually-protected articulation in which the vertical and horizontal
overlap of the anterior teeth disengage the posterior teeth in all mandibular excursive movements?
anterior protected articulation ( anterior guidance, cuspid guidance, cuspid rise)
Arch alignment is the relative position of teeth to form a ____ or ___ shaped configuration when viewed from the occlusal aspect
curved or U
The orientation of the long axis of a ____ (natural or artificial) relative to the sagittal and frontal planes is known as _____.
crown; axial inclination
Which angle is formed between the sagittal plane and the average path of the nonworking
condyle, as viewed in the transverse plane, during lateral movements?
Bennet angle*
What is the bilateral, simultaneous anterior and posterior occlusal contact of teeth in centric and eccentric positions? This occlusion is characteristic of heavily worn
natural teeth and complete denture design.
Balanced Articulation*
Border movement is the ____ movement at the limits dictated by anatomic structures.
mandibular
Border ____ is a position of the mandible when it is at the limit of active or passive movement in any direction in space.
position
What is a form of mutually-protected articulation in which the vertical and horizontal
overlap of the canine teeth disengage the posterior teeth in the excursive movements of the mandible.
Canine Protected Articulation
Centric cusps are the ____ cusps of the maxillary posterior teeth and the ____ cusps of the mandibular posterior teeth
lingual; buccal
What are those cusps or incisal edges of teeth that contact in and support centric occlusion?
facial cusps of the mandibular posterior teeth, the maxillary palatal cusps, and the incisal edges of the mandibular anterior teeth.
What is the occlusion of opposing teeth when the mandible is in centric relation?
centric occlusion (CO)
T/F. Centric occlusion may or may not coincide with the maximal intercuspation position.
True.
Centric Relation (CR) is the maxillomandibular relationship in which the condyles articulate with the ____ avascular portion of their respective disks with the complex in the ___-___ position against the shapes of the articular ____.
thinnest; anterior-superior; eminences
T/F. Centric Relation (CR) is independent of tooth contact.
True.
Which axis is CR restricted to a purely rotary movement?
about the transverse horizontal axis
Centric Relation (CR) is clinically discernible when the mandible is directed ____ and ____.
superiorly; anteriorly
CR is a clinically determined position of the ____ placing both ____ into their ___ uppermost position.
mandible; condyles; anterior
T/F. Determining Centric Relation (CR) causes pain and derangement in the TMJ.
False. This can be determined in patients without pain or
derangement in the TMJ
What movement is intended to simulate that produced by the condyles in the temporomandibular joints?
Condylar Guidance (noun)*
What is the the mechanical form located on the upper-posterior region of an articulator that controls movement of its mobile member?
Condylar Guidance (noun)*
What is the path traveled by the mandibular condyle in the temporomandibular joint
during any movements of the mandible?
Condylar Path*
The Curve of Spee is the ___ (___) line formed by the cusp tip of the mandibular ____ and the ____ cusps of the mandibular posterior teeth (usually shown projected onto the median plane).
concave (superiorly); canine; buccal
The Curve of Wilson is viewed from the ___ plane, it is the ____ (____) curve which contacts the buccal and lingual cusps of the mandibular ___ bilaterally.
frontal; concave (superiorly); molars
What is the relationship that exists when a centric cusp occludes with an opposing fossa, resulting in three points of contact, with no contact on the cusp tip?
cusp-fossa contact
T/F. Cusp-Fossa Occlusal Scheme has tooth-to-two tooth occlusion.
False. Cusp-Fossa Occlusal Scheme has tooth-to-tooth occlusion. Cusp-Marginal Ridge Occlusal Scheme has tooth-to-two tooth occlusion.
What is the entire arrangement of posterior teeth in which centric cusps occlude exclusively in specified fossae of the opposing maxillary or mandibular counterpart crown? This articulation is usually associated with gnathologic-based oral rehabilitation.
Cusp-Fossa Occlusal Scheme
What is the most common type of naturally occurring occlusion?
Cusp-Marginal Ridge Occlusal Scheme