Question 237 (part 2) · LDEK · Occlusion
Modification of occlusal height of +1mm in the area of mandibular incisors causes shifting on the condyle in TMJ of the value of:
- A. +0.1 mm.
- B. +0.2 mm.
- C. +1 mm.
- D. +2 mm.
- E. +1 cm.
Hint
Use lever geometry: the condyle lies close to the hinge axis, while the incisors are roughly ten times farther from it.
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