Question 296 · LDEK · Occlusion
The occlusal cusp:
- A. is involved in guiding the mandible movement towards the position of maximal intercuspation.
- B. is flat and has one contact point with the opposing tooth.
- C. is functional and defines the height of occlusion.
- D. is sharp and eccentric.
- E. does not come into contact with the antagonist cusp in centric occlusion.
Hint
Distinguish supporting (centric) cusps from guiding (non-supporting) cusps by their role as vertical stops.
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