Abstract
The value of retruded contact position (RCP) as a reference position for an occlusal analysis has not been demonstrated. On the other hand, muscular contact position (MCP) has been found to be important for a reference position in occlusal analysis and occlusal equilibration.
Keywords: Reference position, muscular contact position, occlusal equilibration, retruded contact position, intercuspal position, occlusal analysis, Gothic arch tracing, terminal hinge movement, muscular position, Chin-point guidance, habitual closure, double-blind method, ligamentous position, tooth position, postural reflex, centric relation, gnathosonic technique, occlusal splint, median occlusion, electromyographic silent period, Myocentric, bite plate-induced occlusal position.