occlusal

occlusal /oc·clu·sal/ (ŏ-kloo´z'l)

1. pertaining to the masticating surfaces of the premolar and molar teeth.

2. occlusive.

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oc·clu·sal (-klzl)

adj.

1. Of or relating to occlusion or closure.

2. Of or relating to the contacting surfaces of opposing teeth, especially the biting or chewing surfaces.

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occlusal

[əklo̅o̅′səl]

Etymology: L, occludere, to close up

pertaining to a closure, such as the contact between the teeth of the upper and lower jaws.

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occlusal [ŏ-kloo´zal]

pertaining to closure.

1. pertaining to the masticating surfaces of the premolar and molar teeth, or to the contacting surfaces of opposing occlusion rims.

2. designating a position toward the hypothetical plane passing between the mandibular and maxillary teeth when the jaws are brought into approximation.

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occlusal,

adj pertaining to the contacting surfaces of opposing occlusal units (teeth or occlusion rims). Pertaining to the masticating surfaces of the posterior teeth.

occlusal adjustment,

n See adjustment, occlusal.

occlusal analysis,

n See analysis, occlusal.

occlusal balance,

n See balanced occlusion.

occlusal contacts,

n.pl See contacts, deflective occusal and contact, interceptive occlusal.

occlusal contouring,

n See contouring, occlusal.

occlusal correction,

n See correction, occlusal.

occlusal curvature,

n See curve of occlusion.

occlusal disharmony,

n See disharmony, occlusal.

occlusal disturbances,

n.pl See disturbances, occlusal.

occlusal embrasure,

n See embrasure, occlusal.

occlusal equilibration,

n See equilibration, occlusal.

occlusal force,

n See force, occlusal.

occlusal form,

n See form, occlusal.

occlusal function,

n See function, heavy.

occlusal glide,

See glide, occlusion.

occlusal guard,

n See occlusal splint.

occlusal harmony,

n See harmony, occlusal.

occlusal load,

n See load, occlusal.

occlusal path,

n See path, occlusal.

occlusal path registration,

n See path, occlusal.

occlusal pattern,

n See pattern, occlusal.

occlusal perception,

See perception, occlusal.

occlusal pivot,

n See pivot, occlusal.

occlusal plane,

n See plane, occlusal.

occlusal position,

See position, occlusal.

occlusal prematurities

n premature contact of the occlusal surfaces of opposing teeth.

occlusal pressure,

n See pressure, occlusal.

occlusal recontouring,

n See contouring, occlusal.

occlusal rest,

n See position, rest.

occlusal splint,

n (occlusal guard) a bite plane designed and fabricated for patients with some types of functional temporomandibular joint disorders. Provides a stable occlusal platform from which to reconstruct a functional occlusion. See also splint.

occlusal stop,

n See rest, occlusal.

occlusal surface,

n See surface, occlusal.

occlusal system,

n See system, occlusal.

occlusal table,

n See table, occlusal.

occlusal template,

n See template, occlusal.

occlusal therapy,

n a treatment to establish and maintain a comfortable, stable, and functional occlusion for patients with one of several types of occlusal problems. Treatment may be limited to the teeth, the neuromuscular mechanisms of chewing, or a combination of both.

occlusal trauma,

n See trauma, occlusal.

occlusal unit,

n one of two kinds of cusps: (1) a stamp cusp coupled with a fossa, and (2) a shear cusp. The occlusal edges of the shear cusp are coupled with the edges of a stamp cusp, by which it passes closely without sliding contacts.

occlusal vertical dimension (OVD)

n the distance between a point on a maxillary tooth and a point on the opposing mandibular tooth during occlusion; several methods are used to determine this measurement, including specific facial measurements that have been proven to be equal to the OVD.

occlusal wear,

n See wear, occlusal.

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occlusal

pertaining to closure; applied to the masticating surfaces of the teeth.