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Distance from a line drawn between the posterior edges of the two most distal implants in an arch and the midpoint of the most anterior implant in the arch. This measurement is used to calculate the maximum posterior cantilever length of the prosthesis, which is usually 1.5 times the AP spread.  

The anatomic curve established by the occlusal alignment of the teeth, as projected onto the median plane, beginning with the cusp tip of the mandibular canine and following the buccal cusp tips of the premolar and molar teeth, continuing through the anterior border of the mandibular ramus, ending with the anterior most portion of the…

The maxillary and mandibular incisors and canines.  

Branch of the infraorbital nerve arising within the infraorbital canal. It initially runs laterally within the sinus wall and then curves medially to exit the infraorbital foramen. It supplies the maxillary anterior teeth.  

Any point located on the midface that, together with two posterior reference points, establishes a reference plane.  

A form of mutually protected articulation in which the vertical and horizontal overlap of the anterior teeth disengages the posterior teeth in all mandibular excursive movements.  

A custommade device placed between the opposing anterior teeth to separate them and eliminate their influence on the naturally programmed jaw muscles with the intent of deprogramming the muscles and, therefore, changing the habitual jaw position to a more physiological position.  

An absence of contact of opposing anterior teeth or their substitutes in any jaw positions.