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Bennett angle

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Ben·nett an·gle

(ben'ĕt),
the angle formed by the sagittal plane and the path of the advancing condyle during lateral mandibular movement as viewed in the horizontal plane.
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Bennett,

Norman G., English dentist, 1870-1947.
Bennett angle - the angle formed by the sagittal plane and the path of the advancing condyle during lateral mandibular movement as viewed in the horizontal plane.
Bennett movement - the bodily lateral movement or lateral shift of the mandible during a laterotrusive movement.
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Ben·nett an·gle

(benĕt anggĕl)
Difference in direction of movement of nonworking condyle between protrusive and balancing movements, as viewed clinically in the horizontal plane.
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