Question 239 · LDEK · Occlusion
Centric relation is the term which refers to:
- A. position of the mandibular condyles within the temporomandibular joints.
- B. contact of the opposite teeth.
- C. disclussion of the opposite teeth.
- D. position of the mandible when the opening muscles of the jaw are in balance.
- E. position of the mandible when the closing muscles of the jaw are in balance.
Hint
Centric relation is defined independently of the teeth; which anatomical structures is it referenced to?
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