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Which of the following artificial teeth form is associated with less horizontal pressure?

A
Anatomic teeth
B
Semi anatomic teeth
C
Monoplane teeth
D
All of the above produce same pressure
High-Yield Explanation
Cuspless teeth or monoplane teeth “They are teeth designed without cuspal prominences on the occlusal surfaces” - GPT. Zero degree teeth are defined as, “Artificial posterior teeth having no cusp angles in relation to the horizontal occlusal surfaces” Key Concept: Anatomic teeth are more efficient in mastication, but non anatomic teeth produce less lateral pressure  during function. Ref: Textbook of prosthodontics by Nallaswamy Ed 2nd Pg 8

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