| masticating cycles | The patterns of mandibular movements formed during the chewing of food. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| masticating surface | That portion of the surface of a denture that makes contact or near contact with the corresponding surface of an opposing denture or tooth. Synonym: facies occlusalis dentis, facies masticatoria, grinding surface, masticating surface, masticatory surface, occlusal surface. (05 Mar 2000) |