Which term is used to denote the occlusion concept where anterior guidance discludes posterior teeth during movement?

Which term is used to denote the occlusion concept where anterior guidance discludes posterior teeth during movement?

• A. Mutually protected occlusion
• B. Anterior guidance
• C. Bilateral balanced occlusion
• D. Group function occlusion

Answer: (B)

Anterior guidance is the mechanism by which the anterior teeth guide jaw movements and cause the posterior teeth to disclude during protrusive and lateral movements, protecting them from interferences. This disclusion of posterior teeth as the mandible moves forward or sideways is the defining feature of anterior guidance. While other terms describe broader occlusion patterns, the concept asked for specifically names the guiding role of the front teeth in preventing posterior contacts during movement.

Anterior guidance is the mechanism by which the anterior teeth guide jaw movements and cause the posterior teeth to disclude during protrusive and lateral movements, protecting them from interferences. This disclusion of posterior teeth as the mandible moves forward or sideways is the defining feature of anterior guidance. While other terms describe broader occlusion patterns, the concept asked for specifically names the guiding role of the front teeth in preventing posterior contacts during movement.