rim (redirected from surgical occlusion rim)

rim (rim) a border or edge.

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bite rim , occlusion rim, record rim a border constructed on temporary or permanent denture bases in order to record the maxillomandibular relation and for positioning of the teeth.

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rim (rm)

n.

The border, edge, or margin of an organ or a part.

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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.