| centric occlusion | The relation of opposing occlusal surfaces which provides the maximum planned contact and/or intercuspation, the occlusion of the teeth when the mandible is in centric relation to the maxillae. Synonym: centric contact. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| centric position | The position of the mandible in its most retruded unstrained relation to the maxillae. See: centric jaw relation. (05 Mar 2000) |
| 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. (12 Dec 1998) |
| occluding centric relation record | A registration of centric relation made at the established occlusal vertical dimension. (05 Mar 2000) |