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Dental Occlusion  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Entry terms

  • Dental Occlusions
  • Occlusion, Dental
  • Occlusions, Dental

Note

  • MALOCCLUSION & its specifics are also available

Scope note

  • 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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