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central bearing,
n the application of forces between the maxilla and mandible at a single point located as near as possible to the center of the supporting areas of the upper and lower jaws. The purpose is to distribute the closing forces of the jaws evenly throughout the areas of the supporting structures during the registration and recording of maxillomandibular (jaw) relations and the correction of occlusal errors. central bearing device, n a device that provides a central point of bearing or support between upper and lower occlusion rims. It consists of a contracting point attached to one occlusion rim and a plate on the other rim that provides the surface on which the bearing point rests or moves. central bearing point, n See point, central-bearing. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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