Question 263 · LDEK · Physiology of the masticatory system and occlusion
Teeth deprived of antagonists move:
1) vertically upwards;
2) vertically downwards;
3) horizontally forward;
4) horizontally backwards;
5) horizontally in the direction of the gap.
Correct answer is:
2) vertically downwards;
3) horizontally forward;
4) horizontally backwards;
5) horizontally in the direction of the gap.
Correct answer is:
- A. 1,2.
- B. 1,3.
- C. 1,4.
- D. 1,5.
- E. 2,3.
Hint
Separate the effect of losing an opposing tooth from the effect of losing a neighbouring tooth in the same arch.
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