Question 181 · LDEK · Physiology of the masticatory system and occlusion
For diagnostic and therapeutic reasons it is vital to estimate the free way space (interocclusal distance). In clinical settings the parameter is estimated based on:
- A. difference between the distance of the mandible from maxilla in the rest position and in centric occlusion.
- B. difference between the established vertical dimension at rest and the occlusal plane.
- C. distance between the mandible and maxilla in the occlusal position.
- D. distance between alveolar ridges of the maxilla and the mandible in the rest position.
- E. distance between incisal edges of upper and lower teeth in the rest position.
Hint
Freeway space is derived rather than measured directly; compare two measurements taken between the same facial points.
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