Centric Relation

The location of the maxillary and the mandibular condyles when they are in their most posterior and superior positions in their fossae of the temporomandibular joint.

Year introduced: 1991

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Tree Number(s): E06.520.200

MeSH Unique ID: D016302

Entry Terms:

• Relation, Centric
• Centric Relation, Dental
• Relation, Dental Centric
• Dental Centric Relation

Previous Indexing:

• Dental Occlusion, Centric (1966-1990)

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Dentistry
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Centric Relation