Question

mandibular rest position is the joints close - packed position. true false

Explanation:

The close - packed position of a joint is the position where the joint surfaces are in maximum contact and the joint is most stable. The mandibular rest position (also known as the postural rest position) is not the close - packed position. The intercuspal position (where the teeth are in maximum intercuspation) is more related to a stable occlusal relationship, but the true close - packed position of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is when the condyle is in its most superior and anterior position against the articular eminence with the disc properly interposed. In the mandibular rest position, there is some space and the joint is not in maximum contact.

Answer:

False