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Functional Occlusion Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a main symptom of non-functionally acceptable occlusion?

Headaches (correct)
Tooth mobility
Excessive wear on teeth
Muscle pain

What is the desired goal for the working side during lateral movements?

There should be no contact on the non-working side
The buccal cusp of the mandibular teeth guides along the inner inclines of the maxillary teeth (correct)
The inner inclines of the mandibular buccal cusps guide along the inner inclines of the maxillary lingual cusps
The canine, premolar, and mesiobuccal cusp of the first molar should guide the movement

What is the purpose of an anterior deprogrammer?

To prevent non-working side interferences
To balance the occlusion during lateral movements
To achieve and successfully record centric relation (CR) (correct)
To eliminate centric interferences

What is the relationship between the mandible and the TMJ?

The mandible and TMJ are a Class III lever system (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the desired occlusal contact pattern during lateral movements in a balanced occlusion?

Simultaneous contact on both the working and non-working sides (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of canine guidance during lateral movements?

To guide the mandible during lateral movements and immediately disclude the other teeth (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the proximity of posterior contacts and the destructive force during lateral movements?

Closer posterior contacts result in more destructive force (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of anterior guidance during protrusive movements?

To disclude the posterior teeth (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the mandibular position and the optimal orthopedically stable joint position?

The optimal joint position is when the mandible is in centric relation (CR) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the desired occlusal contact pattern during protrusive movements?

Contact between the anterior teeth, with the posterior teeth discluding (D) Signup and view all the answers

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