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pattern,

n in therapeutic touch, an energy field's characteristic that gives the field its identity. Even behavior is considered evidence of a changing energy pattern.

pattern, common compensatory,

n the preferred motion pattern of alternating fascia at the body's transitional areas, classified by osteopath J. Gordon Zink.

pattern, typical pain,

n generally constellated sites of pain associated with a particular health condition or dysfunction.

patterns, fascial,

n.pl systems in which the preferred directions of motion for fascia throughout the body are classified and recorded.

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pattern,

n a form used to make a mold, such as for a denture, an inlay, or a partial denture framework.

pattern, brachyfacial

n a facial growth pattern in which the face appears short and wide, the mandible is considered strong and has a squared-off appearance, and the dental arches are broad. Deep anterior overbites, usually resulting from skeletal abnormalities, are present.

pattern, dolichofacial

n a facial growth pattern in which the face is long and narrow, the dental arches often exhibit crowding of the teeth, and the musculature is weakened. Anterior open overbites are often present because of the vertical growth pattern of the mandible.

pattern, mesofacial

n a facial growth pattern in which there is a normal relationship between the mandible and maxilla and the face appears neither too long nor too wide. The jaw characteristics and dental arches are also harmonious.

pattern, occlusal,

n the form or design of the occluding surfaces of a tooth or teeth. These forms may be based on natural or modified anatomic or nonanatomic concepts of teeth.

pattern, trabecular

n the trabecular arrangement of alveolar bone in relation to marrow spaces; may be radiographically interpreted.

pattern, wax,

n 1. a wax model for making the mold in which the metal will be formed in casting.
n 2. a wax form of a denture that, when it is invested in a flask and the wax is eliminated, will form the mold in which the resin denture is formed.

pattern, wear,

n the topographic attributes and distribution of areas of tooth wear (facets) resulting from attrition by food, tooth contacts during swallowing, terminal aspects of the masticatory cycle, and habits of occlusal neuroses. Wear patterns may be used to determine many of the functional and afunctional movements the mandible has been passing through in preceding years. Occlusal wear occurs with aging. The type of wear is termed the
wear pattern.