Which of the following describes the maximal stable contact between the occluding surfaces of the maxillary and mandibular teeth?
A)Functional occlusion
B)Malocclusion
C)Basic occlusion
D)Centric occlusion

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Centric occlusion occurs when the jaws are closed in a position that produces maximal stable contact between the occluding surfaces of the maxillary and mandibular teeth.
Functional occlusion describes the contact of the teeth during chewing and biting movements.
Malocclusion refers to malpositioned or abnormal relationships of the arches in centric occlusion.
Basic occlusion is not a term used to describe occlusion.

Which of the Following Describes the Maximal Stable Contact Between