Question 205 · LDEK · Mandibular movements and articulators
Indicate the true statements concerning mandibular border movements:
1) they are rhythmic movements;
2) they have a wider range than chewing movements;
3) mandibular rest position is the most protrusive border position of the mandible;
4) they are presented graphically in Posselt’s diagram.
The correct answer is:
2) they have a wider range than chewing movements;
3) mandibular rest position is the most protrusive border position of the mandible;
4) they are presented graphically in Posselt’s diagram.
The correct answer is:
- A. all the above.
- B. 1,2,3.
- C. 2,3,4.
- D. 2,4.
- E. only 4.
Hint
Border movements are the extreme limits of mandibular motion; ask where the rest position lies and which diagram plots those limits.
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