Normal masticatory forces on the occlusal surfaces of molar teeth can increase to as much as _____ pounds per square inch on a cusp tip.

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Normal masticatory forces on the occlusal surfaces of molar teeth can increase to as much as 28,000 pounds per square inch on a cusp tip.Normal masticatory forces on the occlusal surfaces of molar teeth average 90 to 200 pounds.Masticatory forces decrease in incisor areas and can increase during bruxing or clenching.

Normal Masticatory Forces on the Occlusal Surfaces of Molar Teeth