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1
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Define Immediate sideshift

A

When the lateral translation movement occurs before the condyle translates from the fossa

2
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Define Progressive sideshift

A

The progressive lateral translation movement of the condyle in a downward, forward, and inward (medial) direction.

3
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The more severe the immediate side shift, …?

A

The shorter the posterior cusps and the wider are the fossa & grooves

4
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Immediate sideshift + Progressive sideshift = ?

A

Bennett movement

5
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An increase in Vertical Overlap results in what?

A

More of a vertical component to mandibular movement and steeper posterior cusps

6
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An increase in Horizontal Overlap results in what?

A

Less vertical displacement of the mandible and flatter posterior cusps.

7
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T or F, The exact morphology of a posterior tooth is influenced by the pathway it travels across its opposing tooth or teeth

A

True