| occluded virus | A virus inclosed in an inclusion body, usually with reference to an insect virus. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| occludens junction | Tight junction. See zonula occludens. (18 Nov 1997) |
| occluder | In dentistry, a name given to some articulators. (05 Mar 2000) |
| occluding centric relation record | A registration of centric relation made at the established occlusal vertical dimension. (05 Mar 2000) |
| occluding frame | <dentistry> A special holder for models of your teeth. The articulator holds the models in the same alignment as your jaw so the orthodontist can look carefully at your bite. (08 Jan 1998) |
| occluding ligature | A ligature to shut off completely the distal blood supply. (05 Mar 2000) |
| occluding relation | The jaw relation at which the opposing teeth occlude. (05 Mar 2000) |
| occlusal | <dentistry> The chewing or grinding surface of the bicuspid and molar teeth. (08 Jan 1998) |
| occlusal adjustment | Selective grinding of occlusal surfaces of the teeth in an effort to eliminate premature contacts and occlusal interferences; to establish optimal masticatory effectiveness, stable occlusal relationships, direction of main occlusal forces, and efficient multidirectional patterns, to improve functional relations and to induce physiologic stimulation of the masticatory system; to eliminate occlusal trauma; to eliminate abnormal muscle tension; to aid in the stabilization of orthodontic results; to treat peridontal and temporomandibular joint problems; and in restorative procedures. (12 Dec 1998) |
| occlusal analysis | A study of the relations of the occlusal surfaces of opposing teeth and their effect upon related structures. Synonym: bite analysis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| occlusal balance | A condition in which there are simultaneous contacts of the occluding units of the opposing dental arches in centric and eccentric positions within the functional range. (05 Mar 2000) |
| occlusal caries | Caries starting from the occlusal surface of a tooth. (05 Mar 2000) |
| 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) |