Quiz 1 Flashcards
the complete intercuspation of the corresponding teeth independent of the codylar postin. Best fit of teeth
Maximal Intercuspal Position
the occlusion of the opposing teeth when the mandible is in central relation. may or may not be the same as MIP. Usually the mandible is more POSTERIOR here
Centric Occlusion
the relationship in which the condyles articulate with the thinnest avascular portion of the discs in the anterior-supeior position. it is INDEPENDENT of tooth contacts…jaw dependent
Centric relation
the side which the mandible LATERALLY moves during LE
Working side
the side of the mandible that moves toward the median line during LE
non working side
9.3
occlusal plane angle
87.7
facial plane angle
21.9
mandible plane angle
135
incisal edge angle
shift of the madible toward the working side during LE via the tension of the TMJ ligaments and the medial glenoid fossa of the non working side.
bennent movement
chewing, swallowing, talking all within the confines of motion
functional movement
a line from the tip of the canine along the buccal cusps of the posterior teeth
curve of spee
a line of bilateral contact by the lingual and buccal cusp tips when viewing from the frontal view. Used for R and L posterior teeth
curve of wilsom
space bounded by the lips, cheeks and tongue. Here there is an equilibrium of muscular forces between all of them putting them into equilibrium
Neutral Zone
Its mandibular and one distal to it
What does each tooth of the maxillary correspond with?