occlusion rim

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occlusion rim,

an artificial dental structure with occluding surfaces attached to temporary or permanent denture bases, used for recording the relation of the maxilla to the mandible and for positioning the teeth. Also called bite block.

rim,

n the outer edge; often curved or circular.

rim, occlusion,

n (record rim), an occluding surface built on temporary or permanent denture bases for the purpose of making maxillomandibular relation records and arranging teeth.

rim, record,

n See rim, occlusion.

rim, surgical occlusion,

n a conventional occlusion rim, the base of which has been reduced until it is smaller than the surgical impression tray with which the surgical jaw relations are recorded.

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