Occlusion Rims

An occlusion rim is defined as the Occluding surfaces built on a temporary or

permanent denture bases for the purpose of making maxillomandibular
relation records and arranging teeth.
Dimensions:
The occlusion rim should follow the arch form of the residual alveolar
ridge and should be placed on the ridge where the natural teeth were
originally present.
The position of the occlusion rim on the edentulous ridge is as follows:

Arch

Anterior

Maxillary

Labial to the
ridge

Mandibula
r

Labial to the
ridge

Premol
ar

Posteri
or

On the
ridge

Buccal to
the ridge

On the
ridge
Maxillary

Buccal to
the ridge

arch

Mandibular
arch

Anterior wax rim

height

21-22 mm from the

deepest part of the
sulcus

18-20mm from the

deepest part of the
sulcus

Posterior wax rim

height

16-18 mm from the

deepest part of the
buccal sulcus in
molar region

At a level of the
junction roof the
anterior 2/3rd &
posterior 1/3rd of the
retromolar pad

Width of anterior
rim

4-6 mm

4-6 mm

Width of posterior
rim

8-10 mm

8-10 mm

22 mm

18mm

21-22 mm in
height
18-20 mm in height

Anterior wax rim

height