Dental Occlusion
Synonyms
Canine Guidance
Dental Occlusions
Guidance, Canine
Guidance, Occlusal
Occlusal Guidance
Occlusal Guidances
Occlusal Plane
Occlusal Planes
Occlusion, Dental
Occlusions, Dental
Plane, Occlusal
Planes, Occlusal
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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