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Why should the teeth not be placed lingual to the residual ridge?
In what direction is the long axis of the maxillary 1st premolar when viewed proximally?
Where is the palatal cusp of the maxillary 1st premolar positioned occlusally?
How is the maxillary 2nd molar oriented facially?
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What happens occlusally with the cusps of the maxillary 2nd premolar?
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How is the long axis of the maxillary 1st molar oriented proximally?
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Why is the inclination of the occlusal plane an important factor in stability or instability of dentures?
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How should the bucco-lingual position of posterior teeth be determined?
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What happens if the posterior teeth are placed buccal to the ridge?
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Why should the level of the occlusal plane be placed as nearly as possible to the position of the occlusal plane of natural teeth?
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What is the significance of placing the anterio-posterior groove (central) on the crest of the residual ridge?
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How does aligning the maxillary and mandibular posterior teeth with the basal seat influence denture stability?
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What is the orientation of the long axis of the mandibular 1st molar when viewed from the side?
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In which direction is the long axis of the mandibular 2nd molar tilted when viewed from the front?
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What is the characteristic of the occlusal alignment of the mandibular 2nd molar compared to the 1st molar?
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What is the function of the compensatory curve in prosthodontics?
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Which curvature involves alignment from the tip of the lower canine to the buccal cusps of natural premolars and molars?
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In the 'Molar Key of Occlusion,' where should the mesio-buccal cusp of maxillary molars coincide?
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What guidelines should the maxillary teeth follow when viewed from the occlusal surface?
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How should the position of the mandibular 2nd premolar be in relation to the occlusal plane?
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What should be checked after placing each mandibular tooth in its correct position?
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In what direction should the long axis of the mandibular 1st premolar slope when viewed from the side?
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How should the buccal cusp of the mandibular 1st premolar be positioned in relation to the occlusal plane?
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What is significant about the placement of mandibular posterior teeth in relation to occlusion?
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