in·ter·cus·pal po·si·tion

the position of the mandible when the cusps and sulci of the maxillary and mandibular teeth are in their greatest contact and the mandible is in its most closed position.

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cen·tric oc·clu·sion

(sen'trik ŏ-klū'zhŭn)

1. The relation of opposing occlusal surfaces that provides the maximum contact and intercuspation.

2. The occlusion of the teeth when the mandible is in centric relation to the maxillae.
Synonym(s): acquired centric, habitual centric, intercuspal position.

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in·ter·cus·pal po·si·tion

(in'tĕr-kŭs'păl pŏ-zish'ŏn)

Placement of mandible when cusps and sulci of maxillary and mandibular teeth are in their greatest contact and mandible is in its most closed position.

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

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