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The ideal position of the condyle in

                                                                                                 the fossa in centric occlusion is to


                                                                                                 have a larger posterior joint space


                                                                                                 than an anterior joint space.






                                                                                               The posterior joint space should be at


                                                                                               least 4 mm to allow room for the nerves


                                                                                               and blood vessels in the bilaminar zone







                                                                                                 plus a 2 mm superior joint space to



                                                                                                 allow room for the posterior ligament







                                                                                                 Plus a 2 mm anterior joint space to allow


                                                                                                 room for the disk
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