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equilibration /equi·li·bra·tion/ (e-kwil″ĭ-bra´shun) the achievement of a balance between opposing elements or forces.

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occlusal equilibration  modification of the occlusal stress, to produce simultaneous occlusal contacts, or to achieve harmonious occlusion.

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e·quil·i·bra·tion (-kwl-brshn)

n.

1. The development or maintenance of an equilibrium.

2. The process of exposing a liquid to a gas that is at a certain partial pressure until the partial pressures of the gas inside and outside the liquid are equal.

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equilibration

[ē′kwilibrā′shən]

Etymology: L, aequus, equal, libra, balance

the balancing and integrating of new experiences with those of the past in the psychologic development of an individual.

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equilibration (ēkwil´ibrā´shn),

n the act of placing a body in a state of equilibrium.

equilibration diagnostic,

n See diagnostic equilibration.

equilibration, mandibular,

n the act or acts performed to place the mandible in a state of equilibrium.

equilibration, occlusal,

n the modification of occlusal forms of teeth by grinding, with the intent of equalizing occlusal stress and of harmonizing cuspal relations in function.

equilibration of mounted casts,

n an equilibration of the occlusion of mounted casts made of a patient for the purpose of observing and recording what must be done to adjust the natural occlusion.

equilibration, proper,

n See proper equilibration.

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equilibration

the achievement of a balance between opposing elements or forces.