Lateral Deviation of the Mandible,or Lateral Excursion,is Evaluated by Shifting

question 3

Multiple Choice

Lateral deviation of the mandible,or lateral excursion,is evaluated by shifting the lower jaw:

• A) forward.
• B) backward.
• C) upward.
• D) side to side.

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