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| Term | non-working cusp |
| Variations | non-functional cusp, non-centric cusp, guiding cusp, shearing cusp |
| See also | working cusp, non-working side |
| Definition | A cusp that does not occlude with the opposing teeth in centric occlusion. In normal occlusion, the buccal cusps of the upper posterior teeth and the lingual cusps of the lower posterior teeth. |
non-working cusp
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