Question 282 · LDEK · Impressions and impression materials

During performing the Herbst test, consisting in licking the upper and lower lip, adjustments to the individual mandibular tray are made in the following area:

  1. A. bilaterally in the vestibular area starting from the retromolar triangle to the first molars.
  2. B. bilaterally in the vestibular area starting from the second molar to the first premolar.
  3. C. bilaterally lingually starting from the retromolar triangle to the first molars.
  4. D. bilaterally lingually on the opposite side in the areas within 1.0cm from the lingual frenum attachment in the area of canine to the second premolar.
  5. E. in the vestibular area from canine to canine.
Hint

Consider which flange is lifted when the tongue sweeps around the lips and the cheek muscles tense in the posterior region.

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