Dynamic occlussion: protrusion

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A protrusion is the forward sliding of the mandible from centric relation to coming to an edge-to-edge incisal relation. The palatal surfaces of the anterior maxillary teeth should provide anterior guidance. During the protrusion, all of the posterior teeth should disclude. This protects the posterior teeth.

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