In the totally edentulous patient, a fair amount of leeway in horizontal angulation is permissible.

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In totally edentulous patients, there is no natural dentition to guide occlusal contacts, and there is a degree of leeway in horizontal angulation that is permissible. However, proper vertical dimension and centric relation must still be maintained to ensure proper occlusion and function of the prosthesis.

In the Totally Edentulous Patient, a Fair Amount of Leeway