components of occlusion
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com·po·nents of oc·clu·sion
the various factors involved in occlusion, such as the temporomandibular joint, the associated neuromusculature, the teeth, and the denture-supporting structures.
com·po·nents of oc·clu·sion
(kŏm-pōnĕnts ŏ-klūzhŭn)Factors involved in occlusion (e.g., temporomandibular joint, associated neuromusculature, teeth, denture-supporting structures).