Question 274 · LDEK · Complete dentures

Which of the below mentioned sentences describing teeth arrangement in complete dentures using cusp articulating methods is false?

  1. A. it is necessary to achieve bilaterally balanced occlusion with eliminating the Christensen’s phenomenon.
  2. B. artificial teeth are positioned accordingly to the Spee and Monson curve.
  3. C. the basic element influencing the direction of mandible movements is the temporomandibular joint.
  4. D. articulators simulating the mandible movement in the sagittal plane are mandatory.
  5. E. the teeth are arranged statically in such position, for allowing the masticatory forces to press the prosthetists toward the surface and preventing the out-balancing and displacement.
Hint

Recall the principles of cuspal articulation methods (e.g. Gysi) — balanced occlusion, compensating curves, articulator — and spot what does not belong.

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