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| Term | shearing cusp |
| Variations | non-working cusp, non-functional cusp, non-centric cusp, guiding cusp |
| See also | stamp cusp, plunger cusp, cusp-to-fossa relationship, BULL rule |
| Definition | A non-load bearing cusp which does not normally occlude with the opposing occlusal surface. The buccal cusps of the upper teeth and the lingual cusps of the lower teeth. |
shearing cusp
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