| occlusal caries | Caries starting from the occlusal surface of a tooth. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| occlusal clearance | A condition in which the opposing occlusal surfaces may glide over one another without any interfering projection. (05 Mar 2000) |
| occlusal correction | The correction of malocclusion, by whatever means is employed, elimination of disharmony of occlusal contacts. (05 Mar 2000) |
| occlusal curvature | A curved surface which makes simultaneous contact with the major portion of the incisal and occlusal prominences of the existing teeth, the curve of a dentition on which the occlusal surfaces lie. Synonym: occlusal curvature. (05 Mar 2000) |
| occlusal disharmony | Contacts of opposing occlusal surfaces of teeth which are not in harmony with other tooth contacts and with the anatomic and physiologic control of the mandible, occlusions which do not coincide with their respective jaw relations. See: deflective occlusal contact. (05 Mar 2000) |
| occlusal embrasure | A space existing on the occlusal aspect of the interproximal contact areas between adjacent posterior teeth. (05 Mar 2000) |
| occlusal force | The result of muscular force applied on opposing teeth. (05 Mar 2000) |
| occlusal form | The form of the occlusal surface of a tooth or a row of teeth. Synonym: occlusal pattern. (05 Mar 2000) |
| occlusal imbalance | An inharmonious relationship between the teeth of the maxilla and mandible during closing or functional movements of the jaw. (05 Mar 2000) |
| occlusal path | A gliding occlusal contact, the path of movement of an occlusal surface. (05 Mar 2000) |
| occlusal pattern | The form of the occlusal surface of a tooth or a row of teeth. Synonym: occlusal pattern. (05 Mar 2000) |
| occlusal plane | <dentistry> The imaginary surface on which upper and lower teeth meet. (08 Jan 1998) |
| occlusal position | The relationship of the mandible and maxillae when the jaws are closed and the teeth are in contact; it may or may not coincide with centric occlusion. (05 Mar 2000) |
| occlusal pressure | Any force exerted upon the occlusal surfaces of teeth. Synonym: biting pressure. (05 Mar 2000) |
| occlusal radiograph | <dentistry> The only X-ray that is taken without an X-ray holder. The X-ray film for this procedure is shaped like a large biscuit and the patient is asked to bite on the X-ray film and the top of the X-ray machine is positioned over your nose for a maxillary occlusal X-ray or under your chin for a mandibular occlusal film. The X-ray displays the entire arch. (08 Jan 1998) |