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Dental Occlusion

Medical Definition:	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)
Guide Notes:	no qualif; MALOCCLUSION & its specifics are also available; DF: DENT OCCLUSION
Also Called:	Canine Guidance,Occlusal Guidance,Occlusal Plane

Dental Occlusion Categories.

	Bite Force - The force applied by the masticatory muscles in dental occlusion.
	Dental Occlusion, Balanced - Dental occlusion in which the occlusal contact of the teeth on the working side of the jaw is accompanied by the harmonious contact of the teeth on the opposite (balancing) side. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p556)
	Dental Occlusion, Centric

Dental Occlusion Medical Definitions and Terms

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