Question

during a lateral excursion, the maxillary supporting cusp tips on the non working side track over the opposing occlusal surfaces in a ___________ direction

Answer 1

Answer: buccal" (or "crosswise") direction.

Explanation: During a lateral excursion, the maxillary supporting cusp tips on the non-working side track over the opposing occlusal surfaces in a buccal (or sometimes called a "crosswise") direction.