Question 44 (part 2) · LDEK · Occlusion

Indicate true statements regarding the curve of Spee:

1) it connects the apexes of buccal cusps of premolar and molar;
2) it runs in the sagittal plane;
3) it links homonymous lateral teeth on each side;
4) it runs in the frontal plane.
Correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2.
  2. B. 1,3.
  3. C. 2,3.
  4. D. 1,4.
  5. E. all of the above-mentioned.
Hint

Distinguish the anteroposterior compensating curve from the mediolateral one and the plane in which each lies.

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