The resting position of the temporomandibular joint can be noted with the teeth _____ so as to allow a physiologic rest for the mandible.

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The resting position of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) usually requires a slight separation between the teeth, which is commonly recognized as a 2 to 4 mm gap. Biting gently together (choice A) or resting firmly together (choice C) would not allow for a physiologic rest for the mandible, and apart at approximately 6 to 10 mm (choice D) is too wide of a gap for the resting position of the TMJ.

The Resting Position of the Temporomandibular Joint Can Be Noted