When a maxillary canine contacts its opposing antagonist before any other teeth occlude, it is described as anterior coupling. When one tooth hits ever so slightly more than the others, premature contact is occurring.
A) Both statements are true.
B) The first statement is true, the second is false.
C) The first statement is false, the second is true.
D) Both statements are false.

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During jaw closing, premature contact occurs when one tooth hits ever so slightly more than the others. This differs from normal occlusion, where all posterior teeth should come into contact at the same time. Premature contact results in an interference, which places more force upon the involved teeth. During anterior coupling the anterior teeth hit in centric occlusion.

When a Maxillary Canine Contacts Its Opposing Antagonist Before Any