protrusively


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pro·tru·sive

 (prō-tro͞o′sĭv, prə-)
adj.
1. Tending to protrude; protruding.
2. Unduly or disagreeably conspicuous; obtrusive.

pro·tru′sive·ly adv.
pro·tru′sive·ness n.
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Eliminating balancing interferences which will allow the mandible to move freely laterally and protrusively.