Question 186 · LDEK · Mandibular movements and articulators
During an intraoral bite registration on the metal plate the drawing of an arrow (so-called gothic arch tracing) is created. Indicate the correct terms for the points of the arrow:

- A. A - central occlusion, B - retruded contact position of the mandible, C - maximal protrusive position of the mandible, D and E - lateral border position of the mandible.
- B. A - retruded contact position of the mandible, B - maximal protrusive position of the mandible, C - central occlusion, D and E - lateral border position of the mandible.
- C. A - maximal protrusive position of the mandible, B - central occlusion position of the mandible, C - retruded contact position of the mandible, D and E - lateral border position of the mandible.
- D. A - central occlusion, B - retruded contact position of the mandible, C and D - lateral border position of the mandible, E - maximal protrusive position of the mandible.
- E. A - retruded position of the mandible, B - central occlusion position of the mandible, C - maximal protrusive position of the mandible, D and E - lateral border position of the mandible.
Hint
The apex of the arrow is the most retruded point; the habitual intercuspal position lies slightly in front of it on the midline.
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