Question 210 · LDEK · Mandibular movements and articulators
Christensen’s phenomenon is a concept describing the occurrence of a triangular space:
- A. between incisors, during protrusive mandibular movement;.
- B. between molars, on the mediotrusive side during lateral mandibular movement;.
- C. between lateral teeth, during protrusive mandibular movement;.
- D. between molars, on the laterotrusive side during lateral mandibular movement;.
- E. between incisors, during lateral mandibular movement.
Hint
The gap appears when the mandible slides forward and only the anterior teeth keep contact.
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