Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Dental Occlusion

The relationship of all the components of the masticatory system in normal function. It has special reference to the position and contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth for the highest efficiency during the excursive movements of the jaw that are essential for mastication. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p556, p472)

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The relationship of all the components of the masticatory system in normal function. It has special reference to the position and contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth for the highest efficiency during the excursive movements of the jaw that are essential for mastication. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p556, p472)

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12 entry terms
  • Occlusion, Dental
  • Dental Occlusions
  • Occlusions, Dental
  • Canine Guidance
  • Occlusal Guidance
  • Occlusal Plane
  • Guidance, Canine
  • Guidance, Occlusal
  • Occlusal Guidances
  • Occlusal Planes
  • Plane, Occlusal
  • Planes, Occlusal

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MALOCCLUSION & its specifics are also available

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  1. E06w.276w
  2. G10.549.208w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Dental Occlusion. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003766. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003766
  2. Dental Occlusion. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occlusion_(dentistry)
  3. Dental Occlusion. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q968808