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| Term | functional cusp |
| Variations | working cusp, centric cusp, supporting cusp, stamp cusp |
| See also | non-functional cusp |
| Definition | Cusps that occlude with the opposing teeth in centric occlusion. In normal occlusion, the lingual cusps of the upper posterior teeth and the buccal cusps of the lower posterior teeth. |
functional cusp
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