interocclusal

interocclusal /in·ter·oc·clu·sal/ (in?ter-ah-kloo´z'l) situated between the occlusal surfaces of opposing teeth in the two dental arches.

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interocclusal (in´trkloo´sl),

adj between the occlusal surfaces of the maxillary and mandibular teeth.

interocclusal clearance,

n See clearance, interocclusal.

interocclusal contacts,

n tooth contact between maxillary and mandibular teeth in closure.

interocclusal distance,

n the distance between the maxillary and mandibular teeth when the mandible is in the rest position or other defined position of the mandible to maxillary. See also distance, interocclusal.

interocclusal gap,

n See distance, interocclusal.

interocclusal record,

n See record, interocclusal.

interocclusal rest space,

n See distance, interocclusal.