Question 215 · LDEK · Mandibular movements and articulators

Posselt's diagram is characterized by:

1) pattern of movements of the tangent point of the lower incisors from centric occlusion to the protrusive position of the mandible;
2) lateral movement of the mandible marked in the horizontal plane;
3) opening movement of the mandible in the horizontal plane;
4) opening movement of the mandible in the sagittal plane;
5) pattern of movements of the tangent point of the lower incisors determined in the sagittal plane.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. only 1.
  2. B. 2,3.
  3. C. 1,3.
  4. D. 3,4,5.
  5. E. only 5.
Hint

Identify the plane and the reference point Posselt used, and whether the diagram shows one movement or the whole border envelope.

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