Question 284 (part 2) · LDEK · Occlusion

Indicate trues statements regarding the percussion test:

  1. A. it is helpful in estimation of anterior hyper occlusion.
  2. B. it is performed with stethoscope.
  3. C. it assesses the balanced occlusion in the area of lateral teeth.
  4. D. it facilitates the estimation of occlusion in posterior occlusal position with articulation paper.
  5. E. the test is always negative in normal occlusal relations (balanced occlusion), due to the fact that we do not observe contact in anterior teeth.
Hint

Recall how fremitus of the upper front teeth is detected while the patient taps the teeth together.

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