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Received: 19 November 2016 Final Accepted: 21 December 2016 Published: January 2017 Introduction: Relocation of posterior occlusal plane is of prime importance in prosthodontic practice. Various landmarks are used to determine the occlusal plane like lateral border of the tongue, retromolar pad, alatragus line, cephalometry. The purpose of this study was to determine which part of the retromolar pad correlates with the occlusal plane in kashmiri population. Material and methods: The study was done on 50 males and 50 females. A stainless steel scale was used to record the level of retromolar pad coinciding with the occlusal plane intraorally. Results: In majority of subjects occlusal plane coincided with middle part of retromolar pad in both males and females. Conclusion: In kashmiri population middle third of retro molar pad can be taken as a reliable landmark for relocating occlusal plane in complete denture construction.