Christensen’s phenomenon is seen in:
Correct Answer: Protrusive movement
Description: Protrusive movement occurs while incising and grasping food. This movement occurs after the condyles rotate for more than 13° in the TMJ. The mandible moves forwards and downwards, bringing the maxillary and mandibular anterior teeth in an edge-to-edge relation. The characteristic posterior separation seen during anterior protrusion is called 'Christensen's phenomenon.
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