Question 326 · LDEK · Occlusion

Retruded position of the mandible is not identical with its habitual (rest) position. In the temporomandibular joint area the difference amounts to:

  1. A. less than 0.1 mm.
  2. B. approximately 0.3 mm.
  3. C. 0.5-1.5 mm.
  4. D. 0.7-1.2 mm.
  5. E. no difference between these position.
Hint

Distinguish the size of the RCP-ICP slide measured at the teeth from the much smaller displacement of the condyles within the joint.

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