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)

Year introduced: 1965

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Tree Number(s): E06.276, G10.549.208

MeSH Unique ID: D003766

Entry Terms:

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

See Also:

• Jaw Relation Record
• Malocclusion

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Dentistry
Dental Occlusion
Bite Force
Dental Occlusion, Balanced
Dental Occlusion, Centric
Vertical Dimension

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Digestive System and Oral Physiological Phenomena
Dental Physiological Phenomena
Dental Occlusion